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ostracism
Definition:
(nou) the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) (nou) the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒstrəsɪzəm
Examples:
The severest punishment was ostracism.
He faced social ostracism.
I look at it as a form of ostracism.
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Common mistakes of ostracism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "os-ˈtra-cism". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈos-tra-cism". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "os" sound to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "ostracism" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the correct "a" as in "father" (UK: "ˈɒs.trə.sɪ.zəm"). Tip: Practice saying "os" with an open "o" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable too much, saying "os-tra-ci-ˈsm". The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˈos-tra-cism". Tip: Keep the final "cism" light and quick.
- Omitting the "t" sound: A common error is dropping the "t" sound in "ostracism", leading to a pronunciation like "os-ra-cism". The "t" is essential in the correct form: "ˈos-tra-cism". Tip: Focus on clearly pronouncing the "t" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "ostracism" with "ostracize", leading to mispronunciation. "Ostracism" is pronounced "ˈos-tra-cism", while "ostracize" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Practice each word separately to master their distinct sounds.