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stoic
Definition:
(nou) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno (nou) someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈstəʊɪk
Examples:
He is trying to be a stoic.
Try studying the stoic philosophy.
The book concentrates on criticisms of stoic theologies.
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Common mistakes of stoic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sto-IC." The correct pronunciation is "ˈstoʊɪk" in US English and "ˈstəʊɪk" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "o": It's common to pronounce "stoic" with a long "o" sound, like "stoo-ic." This is incorrect. The "o" should be short, as in "stoic." Tip: Practice saying "stoic" quickly to maintain the short vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "t": Some people may pronounce "stoic" without clearly articulating the "t," making it sound like "soic." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with "stoical": Learners sometimes mix up "stoic" with "stoical," which has a different pronunciation: "ˈstoʊɪkəl" in US and "ˈstəʊɪkəl" in UK. Tip: Remember that "stoic" has two syllables, while "stoical" has three.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "stoic" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "stoh-ick." The correct pronunciation is "ˈstoʊɪk" in US and "ˈstəʊɪk" in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to get the vowel sounds right.