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mercantilism
Definition:
(nou) an economic system (Europe in 18th century) to increase a nation's wealth by government regulation of all of the nation's commercial interests (nou) transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
Phonetic Transcription:
mərˈkæntəˌlɪzəm
Examples:
He was a supporter of ideas similar to mercantilism.
The reference to Spanish mercantilism is too controversial.
Each plantation fueled the wheels of British mercantilism.
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Common mistakes of mercantilism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mer-can-'til-ism." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "mer-can-'ti-lism" (US: /ˈmɜr.kənˌtɪl.ɪ.zəm/, UK: /ˈmɜː.kənˌtɪl.ɪ.zəm/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ti" for clarity.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners might overly elongate the "e" and "a" vowels, saying "merr-cahn-til-ism." Instead, keep them short, as in "mer-can-til-ism." Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the vowel sounds.
- Ignoring the "c" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "c" as "s," resulting in "mer-sant-til-ism." The correct pronunciation has a hard "c," as in "mer-can-til-ism." Tip: Emphasize the "c" to differentiate it from similar-sounding words.
- Skipping the final "m": Some might say "mercantil-ism" without the final "m," which alters the word. The correct pronunciation includes the "m" sound at the end: "mercantilism." Tip: Always finish strong with the last sounds in words for better pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Learners may mistakenly pronounce the "l" as a "r," saying "mer-can-tir-ism." The correct pronunciation uses a clear "l" sound: "mer-can-til-ism." Tip: Pay attention to the tongue position when pronouncing "l" for accuracy.