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misogyny
Definition:
(nou) hatred of women
Phonetic Transcription:
mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst
Examples:
It may be so because of widespread misogyny and sexism in the opera world.
The accusations of misogyny are baseless.
The signs of misogyny are unfounded and subjective.
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Common mistakes of misogyny pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mi-SO-gyny." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "mi-ˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni" (UK) and "mi-ˈsɑː.dʒə.ni" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "sod" to get it right.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "mis" instead of "mi." The correct pronunciation starts with "mi" as in "me." This affects the overall flow of "misogyny." Tip: Remember, it's "mi" not "mis."
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "nee" instead of "ni." The correct ending sounds like "nee" in "knee." Thus, it should be "mi-ˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni" (UK) or "mi-ˈsɑː.dʒə.ni" (US). Tip: Practice saying "knee" to master the ending.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some individuals may overemphasize the "g" sound, resulting in "misog-yny." The correct pronunciation features a softer "g" sound, blending smoothly into the next syllable. Tip: Say "sod" quickly to help with the transition.
- Incorrect syllable division: People sometimes say "mis-o-gyny," dividing it into four syllables. The correct division is three syllables: "mi-ˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni" (UK) or "mi-ˈsɑː.dʒə.ni" (US). Tip: Break it down into three parts for clarity.