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theism
Definition:
(nou) the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθiːɪzəm
Examples:
It is the belief that the proposition of theism is false.
It's simply the absence of theism.
Atheism to me is the rejection of theism.
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Common mistakes of theism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /θeɪˈɪzəm/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "the" in "theism".
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, often saying "theism" with a short "i" sound, like /ˈθɪz.əm/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "ee" sound: /ˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some speakers add an unnecessary "h" sound at the beginning, saying /hˈiː.ɪ.zəm/. The correct pronunciation omits this sound: /ˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Focus on starting with the "th" sound, not "h".
- Dropping the final syllable: It's common to reduce the last syllable, leading to a pronunciation like /ˈθiː.ɪm/. The full pronunciation includes the "zəm": /ˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final syllable clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "theism" with "theorem", leading to incorrect pronunciations like /ˈθiː.əm/. Remember, "theism" has a distinct ending: /ˈθiː.ɪ.zəm/. Tip: Listen to audio examples of both words to distinguish them.