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fetish
Definition:
(nou) a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body (nou) a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers (nou) excessive or irrational devotion to some activity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfetɪʃ
Examples:
Ear fetish is defined by the sexual interest in the ear.
The article is in the sexual fetish category.
The subject of the article is the Asian fetish.
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Common mistakes of fetish pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ instead of /ˈfɛ.tɪʃ/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "fet".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as /eɪ/ instead of the correct /ɛ/. This leads to saying "fate-ish" instead of "fetish". Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "fet".
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to overly reduce the second syllable, making it sound like "fet-esh". The correct pronunciation is /ˈfɛ.tɪʃ/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some speakers might soften the "t" sound, making it sound like a "d". This changes "fetish" to "fedish". Tip: Emphasize the clear "t" sound in "fetish".
- Final "sh" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "sh" as "s", saying "fetis". The correct pronunciation is /ˈfɛ.tɪʃ/. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound, which is softer and more drawn out.