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ecumenism
Definition:
(nou) a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches) (nou) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈkjuːmənɪzəm
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The normal meaning of Ecumenism is Christian ecumenism.
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But the misleading ecumenism should stop.
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Common mistakes of ecumenism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ec-u-'men-ism". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛn.ɪ.zəm/ (US), /ˌek.jʊˈmɛn.ɪ.zəm/ (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "men" syllable more than the others.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "e" in the first syllable as "ee", leading to "ee-cu-men-ism". The first vowel should be a short "e" sound: /ɛ/. Tip: Focus on the sound in "bed" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing "ism": The suffix "ism" can be exaggerated, resulting in "ecumen-'IZM". The correct pronunciation is more subtle: /ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Blend "ism" smoothly with the preceding syllable to maintain flow.
- Skipping syllables: Some may omit the "cu" and say "ecumenism" as "e-men-ism". This leads to a loss of clarity. The correct syllable count is four. Tip: Practice saying the whole word slowly to ensure all syllables are included.
- Mispronouncing "cumen": The "cu" sound is often mispronounced as "kyu", resulting in "e-kyu-men-ism". The correct pronunciation is /jʊ/ in both US and UK. Tip: Think of the "cu" in "cucumber" to help with the correct sound.