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racism
Definition:
(nou) the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races (nou) discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈreɪsɪzəm
Examples:
Scientific racism refers to accusations of racism, not racialism.
They are proneness to racism.
It's the racism against the Jews.
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Common mistakes of racism pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "racism" by using a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation starts with a long "a" sound /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/ in US English and /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" to sound like "ray".
- Stress placement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, saying "ra-CI-sm". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "RA-cism" /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/. Tip: Emphasize the "RA" when saying the word to ensure proper stress.
- Overlapping syllables: Learners often blend the syllables, making "racism" sound like one long word. The correct pronunciation separates the syllables clearly: "RA" - "cism" /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sounds: Some may pronounce the "s" in "racism" as a "z" sound, leading to confusion. The correct pronunciation uses an "s" sound in both instances: /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/. Tip: Pay attention to the "s" and ensure it sounds sharp and clear.
- Neglecting the final "m": A common mistake is dropping the final "m" sound, leading to "racis". The correct ending is important: /ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/. Tip: Make sure to finish with a clear "m" sound to complete the word accurately.