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ethnic
Definition:
(nou) a person who is a member of an ethnic group
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeθnɪk
Examples:
The collaboration of artists transcended the ethnic and sectarian identities.
The organization became a case of transnational ethnic nationalism.
In ethnic discussions, the two are incomparable.
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Common mistakes of ethnic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "eth-NIC" instead of "ETH-nic". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, as indicated in IPA: /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ (US) and /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ (UK).
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "ethnic" with a long "e" sound, saying "ee-thnic". Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "bed", represented in IPA as /ɛ/, to sound more natural.
- Final consonant clarity: Learners often drop the final "c" sound, saying "ethni" instead of "ethnic". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "c" clearly, as it is crucial for the word's integrity, represented in IPA as /k/.
- Overemphasis on "th": Some may overly stress the "th" sound, making it sound like "eth-nick" instead of "ethnic". Tip: Keep the "th" soft and quick, as in IPA /θ/, to maintain the correct flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing the "n": A common mistake is to pronounce the "n" as "m", resulting in "ethmic". Tip: Focus on the nasal sound of "n" in IPA /n/, ensuring it is distinct and clear.