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genocide
Definition:
(nou) systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒenəsaɪd
Examples:
Incitement to commit genocide is a constituent act of the crime of genocide.
To call it genocide, we should pervert the meaning of the word 'genocide.'
But calling this genocide is just impudent.
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Common mistakes of genocide pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ge-ˈno-cide". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈgen-o-cide". Tip: Remember that "gen" receives the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "genocide" with a short "e" sound, like "gennocide". The correct pronunciation is with a long "e": "ˈgen-o-cide". Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" in "gen".
- Mispronouncing "cide": The ending "cide" is often mispronounced as "syd". The correct pronunciation is "sahyd" as in "ˈgen-o-sahyd". Tip: Practice saying "cide" as you would in "decide".
- Omitting the "o": Some speakers skip the "o" sound and say "gen-cide". The correct pronunciation includes the "o": "ˈgen-o-cide". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "o" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Unclear articulation: People sometimes slur the sounds together, making "genocide" sound like one long word. The correct pronunciation breaks it into three distinct syllables: "ˈgen-o-cide". Tip: Practice saying each syllable slowly to improve clarity.