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colloquialism
Definition:
(nou) a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈləʊkwɪəlɪzəm
Examples:
The article claims that Whitewatergate is a colloquialism.
The inference is that the colloquialism is Australian, which it is not.
The other use is an American colloquialism.
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Common mistakes of colloquialism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "col-LO-quial-ism" instead of the correct "col-LO-qui-al-ism" (ˌkə-ˈloʊ-kwē-ə-ˌlɪz-əm in US, ˌkə-ˈləʊ-kwɪ-ə-lɪz-əm in UK). Tip: Focus on the primary stress in the third syllable.
- Skipping syllables: Some may pronounce "colloquialism" as "colloquism," omitting the "ial" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "col-lo-qui-al-ism."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the "o" in "colloquial" as a long "o" sound, saying "cuh-LO-quial." The correct sound is a schwa: "cuh-LO-qui-al." Tip: Practice with the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing "ism": Some speakers may overly stress the "ism" ending, making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation has a lighter touch: "colloquial-ism" (ˌkə-ˈloʊ-kwē-ə-ˌlɪz-əm in US). Tip: Keep the ending smooth and less stressed.
- Mispronouncing "q": A common mistake is pronouncing the "q" in "colloquial" as a hard "k" sound, saying "col-lo-KWEE-al." The correct pronunciation uses a softer "kw" sound. Tip: Focus on the "kw" blend to ensure accuracy.