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gnosticism
Definition:
(nou) a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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In the East, gnosticism is a heresy specific to the ascetic traditions.
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Common mistakes of gnosticism pronunciation
- Misplacing the "g": Many people pronounce "gnosticism" starting with a hard "g" sound, as in "go." The correct pronunciation begins with a silent "g," making it sound like "n" instead, /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/ (US) or /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "g" is silent in this word.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might mispronounce the "o" in "gnosticism" as a short "o" sound, like in "hot." The correct vowel sound is a long "o," pronounced as /ɑː/ (US) or /ɒ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel for clarity.
- Stress on the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "gno-STI-cism." The primary stress is on the first syllable: "GNO-sticism" /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/ (US) or /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing the word.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners may pronounce the "t" in "gnosticism" too strongly, making it sound harsh. The "t" should be soft, blending smoothly with the surrounding sounds as in /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/ (US) or /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to maintain a gentle "t" sound.
- Ignoring the "ism" ending: It's easy to overlook the "ism" at the end, leading to an incomplete pronunciation. Ensure you pronounce the full ending as /ɪzəm/ in both US and UK variants. Tip: Always finish with a clear "ism" to complete the word.