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criticism
Definition:
(nou) disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings (nou) a serious examination and judgment of something (nou) a written evaluation of a work of literature
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm
Examples:
First, the reply is testy, but it's criticism, not an attack.
He had to face the attacks and the criticism of numerous adversaries.
Is the level of criticism in the article proportionate to reviewer criticism
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Common mistakes of criticism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ instead of the correct /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. Tip: Always stress the first syllable when saying "criticism."
- Overemphasizing vowels: Many speakers overemphasize the "i" sounds, leading to /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ instead of the more natural /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp for clarity.
- Dropping syllables: Some might say "critism" by omitting the second "i," resulting in /ˈkrɪtɪzəm/. Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly to maintain the full pronunciation of "criticism."
- Confusing "s" sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "s" in the second syllable, saying /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ instead of /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. Tip: Focus on the "s" being soft and distinct in "criticism."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers use a long "i" sound, saying /ˈkraɪtɪsɪzəm/ instead of /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. Tip: Ensure the "i" is pronounced as a short vowel to sound more accurate.