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machiavellianism
Definition:
(nou) a follower of Machiavelli's principles
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmækɪəˈvelɪən
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Common mistakes of machiavellianism pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ma-chi-a-'vell-ian-ism". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌmɑː.ki.əˈvɛl.i.ə.nɪ.zəm". Tip: Practice emphasizing "vell" to master the rhythm.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "machiavellianism" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the "ɛ" in "bed", resulting in "ˌmɑː.kɪ.əˈvɛl.jə.nɪ.zəm". Tip: Focus on the "ɛ" sound in "vell" for clarity.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes skip the "a" in the second syllable, saying "machiavellianism" as "ma-chi-velianism". This alters the pronunciation to "ˌmɑː.kiˈvɛl.jə.nɪ.zəm". Tip: Enunciate each syllable clearly to avoid dropping sounds.
- Final "ism" sound: Some people pronounce the ending as "iz-um" instead of "ɪ.zəm", resulting in "machiavellianizm". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Emphasize the "ɪ.zəm" ending to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Consonant blending: A common mistake is blending the "v" and "i" sounds, leading to "machiavellianism" sounding like "machiavelianism". The correct pronunciation is "ˌmɑː.ki.əˈvɛl.i.ə.nɪ.zəm". Tip: Keep the "v" and "i" distinct when speaking.