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totalitarianism

Definition:

(nou) a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) (nou) the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌtəʊtælɪˈteərɪənɪzəm

Examples:

The fusion of nationalism and socialism sowed the seeds for totalitarianism.

Perhaps totalitarianism is one of the features of communism.

Perhaps totalitarianism is one of the features of communism

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Common mistakes of totalitarianism pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "to-ˌtal-i-ˈtair-i-niz-əm". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "to-tə-ˌlɛt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (US) / "təʊ-tə-ˌlæt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "ˈtɛr" syllable for proper emphasis.
Overemphasizing vowels: Some speakers may pronounce "totalitarianism" with exaggerated vowel sounds, making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation should be smooth and fluid, as in "to-tə-ˌlɛt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (US) / "təʊ-tə-ˌlæt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to balance the vowels.
Incorrect syllable count: Learners often miscount the syllables, saying "totalitari-an-ism" instead of the correct five syllables in "to-tə-ˌlɛt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (US) / "təʊ-tə-ˌlæt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (UK). Tip: Break the word down into parts to recognize all syllables.
Neglecting final "ism": Some may drop the final "ism," resulting in "totalitarian" instead of "totalitarianism." The complete form is essential for meaning. Tip: Always finish with "ism" to convey the full term.
Mispronouncing "t" sounds: A common mistake is softening the "t" sounds, making them sound like "d". The correct pronunciation includes clear "t" sounds: "to-tə-ˌlɛt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (US) / "təʊ-tə-ˌlæt-ə-ˈtɛr-ɪ-nɪ-zəm" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "t" sounds for clarity.

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How do you pronounce "totalitarianism" in American English?

In American English, "totalitarianism" is pronounced as /toʊˌtælɪˈtɛrɪnɪzəm/. The primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "ter," while the second syllable, "tal," has secondary stress.

What is the UK pronunciation of "totalitarianism"?

In British English, "totalitarianism" is pronounced similarly, /təʊˌtælɪˈtɛrɪnɪzəm/, with the primary stress still on the fourth syllable. The difference lies mainly in the vowel sounds of the first syllable.

How many syllables are in "totalitarianism"?

The word "totalitarianism" has six syllables: to-tal-i-tar-i-an-ism. Breaking it down can help with pronunciation and understanding its structure.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "totalitarianism"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "to-tal-i-TAR-i-an-ism" instead of "to-tal-i-TAR-i-an-ism." Remember, the primary stress is on the fourth syllable to pronounce it correctly.