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eschatology
Definition:
(nou) the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind
Examples:
The key feature is the rejection of apocalyptic eschatology.
Zoroastrian eschatology is the oldest eschatology found in recorded history.
Realized and unrealized eschatology.
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Common mistakes of eschatology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "ES-chuh-tology." The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in /ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) and /ˌɛs.kəˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "tol" part when practicing.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some might pronounce "eschatology" as if every vowel is distinct, neglecting the schwa sound in the second syllable. It should sound like /ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) or /ˌɛs.kəˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Remember that unstressed vowels often become a quick "uh" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "o" in "eschatology," saying it like the "o" in "go." The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, as in /ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) or /ˌɛs.kəˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Practice with words that have a similar vowel sound.
- Omitting the "g": Some speakers may drop the "g" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "eschatolo." The full pronunciation includes the "g," as in /ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) or /ˌɛs.kəˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "gee" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common error is to overemphasize the second syllable, leading to "es-CHAT-ology." The correct rhythm has a lighter second syllable, as in /ˌɛs.kəˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) or /ˌɛs.kəˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to find the right balance.