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fascism

Definition:

(nou) a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈfæʃɪzəm

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Pius XI fought the two ascendant ideologies of communism and fascism.

That is the philosophy of fascism.

Individualism is the opposite of fascism.

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Common mistakes of fascism pronunciation

  1. Misplacing the stress: Many speakers place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "fas-ˈchiz-əm." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈfæʃ-ɪz-əm." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
  2. Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "fascism" with a long "a," saying "ˈfeɪ-ʃɪz-əm." The correct vowel sound is a short "a," as in "cat": "ˈfæʃ-ɪz-əm." Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right short "a" sound.
  3. Incorrect "s" sound: A common error is pronouncing the "s" in "fascism" as a "z," resulting in "fæˈzɪz-əm." The correct pronunciation uses an "s" sound: "ˈfæʃ-ɪz-əm." Tip: Think of the "s" in "snake" for clarity.
  4. Skipping the second syllable: Some speakers may say "fash-ism," omitting the second syllable entirely. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˈfæʃ-ɪz-əm." Tip: Say each syllable slowly to ensure you pronounce them all.
  5. Mispronouncing the ending: People might say "fascism" with a hard "m," like "fasciz-əm." The correct ending is softer: "ˈfæʃ-ɪz-əm." Tip: Focus on the gentle "əm" sound to finish correctly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "fascism" in American English?

In American English, "fascism" is pronounced as /ˈfæʃɪzəm/. The stress is on the first syllable, "fash," which rhymes with "cash."

What is the British pronunciation of "fascism"?

In British English, "fascism" is pronounced the same way, /ˈfæʃɪzəm/, with the stress on the first syllable. Both US and UK pronunciations are quite similar.

How many syllables are in the word "fascism"?

The word "fascism" has three syllables: "fas," "cism." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mispronunciations of "fascism"?

Some people mistakenly pronounce "fascism" with the stress on the second syllable, saying "fas-'cism." Remember to stress the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
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