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superiority
Definition:
(nou) the quality of being superior (nou) the quality of being at a competitive advantage (nou) displaying a sense of being better than others (nou) the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits
Phonetic Transcription:
su:ˌpɪərɪˈɒrɪti
Examples:
Heterosexism is the belief in heterosexual superiority.
It showed the superiority of the team at that time.
They proclaim the superiority of the Nordic race.
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Common mistakes of superiority pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "superiority". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /suːˌpɪəˈrɪə.ti/ (UK) and /suˌpɪrˈiː.ɔr.ɪ.ti/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "super" and "iority" separately to master the stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "i" in "superiority" as a short "i" sound, similar to "bit". The correct pronunciation is a long "ee" sound /ɪə/ in UK and /ɪˈɔr/ in US. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.
- Omitting syllables: Learners often drop the last syllable, saying "superior" instead of "superiority". This changes the meaning and makes the word incomplete. Tip: Break the word into parts: "super" + "ior" + "ity" to ensure you pronounce all syllables.
- Confusing "r" sounds: In "superiority", the "r" can be tricky, especially for non-native speakers. In US pronunciation, it is a strong /r/ sound, while in UK, it is softer. Tip: Practice saying words like "car" and "far" to get comfortable with the "r" sound.
- Blending syllables: Some learners blend the syllables together, making "superiority" sound rushed and unclear. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Slow down and clearly articulate each syllable: "su-per-i-or-i-ty" for better clarity.