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hedonism
Definition:
(nou) the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle (nou) an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhiːdənɪzəm
Examples:
Slaanesh is the god of pleasure, desire, hedonism and indulgence.
Simple hedonism is the view that physical pleasure is the ultimate good.
I put a link on the page for hedonism.
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Common mistakes of hedonism pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "he-DO-nism" [hɛˈdoʊnɪzəm] (US) or [hɛˈdəʊnɪzəm] (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "HED-on-ism".
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some learners pronounce "hedonism" with a strong "e" sound, making it sound like "HEE-don-ism". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "e" short and soft, as in "HED-on-ism".
- Dropping the "n": A common mistake is omitting the "n" sound, resulting in "hed-o-ism". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "n" clearly in "HED-on-ism".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "on" instead of "on", leading to "hed-on-ism". This is incorrect. Tip: Use a short "o" sound in the second syllable: "HED-on-ism".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "hedonism" with "hedonist," altering the pronunciation. "Hedonist" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Focus on the stress for each word: "HED-on-ism" vs. "HED-on-ist".