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nihilism
Definition:
(nou) a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake (nou) the delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal (nou) complete denial of all established authority and institutions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnaɪɪlɪzəm
Examples:
Therefore it was confronted with the reproach of nihilism.
Anything that does not state this is the opposite of nihilism.
Paradox of nihilism is the name of several paradoxes.
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Common mistakes of nihilism pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "NIH-il-ism" instead of "nih-IL-ism". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, which is marked as "IL".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in the first syllable as "ee", leading to "nee-hil-ism". The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound, as in "nih". Tip: Focus on a quick, short "i" sound for clarity.
- Forgetting the "h" sound: Some may pronounce it as "nail-ism", omitting the "h" sound altogether. The correct pronunciation includes the "h", as in "nihilism". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "h" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Vowel confusion in the last syllable: People may pronounce the last syllable as "ism" with a long "i" sound, saying "nihil-EE-zum". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i", as in "nihil-ism". Tip: Practice saying "ism" with a quick, short "i" to perfect your pronunciation.
- Blending syllables too much: Some tend to merge the syllables, saying "nihilzm" without distinct breaks. The correct pronunciation keeps the syllables separate: "nih-il-ism". Tip: Slow down and pronounce each syllable clearly for better understanding.