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tourism
Definition:
(nou) the business of providing services to tourists
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʊərɪzəm
Examples:
The industry of the borough is tourism.
The tourism industry was adversely affected.
It is a paradise, propitious for national and international tourism.
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Common mistakes of tourism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tour-ˈism". In both US and UK English, the stress is on the first syllable: "ˈtʊər.ɪ.zəm". Tip: Focus on saying "ˈtʊər" more strongly.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce the "ou" in "tourism" as "oʊ" (like in "go"). The correct pronunciation uses the vowel sound "ʊə" in UK English and "ʊr" in US English. Tip: Practice saying "tour" as "tʊər" or "tʊr".
- Dropping the final syllable: Some speakers may omit the "ism" ending, saying "tour" instead of "tourism". This leads to a loss of meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the full word, ensuring to articulate "ɪ.zəm" clearly.
- Confusing "tourism" with "tourist": Learners sometimes mix up these terms, mispronouncing "tourism" as "ˈtʊər.ɪst". While related, they have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Remember that "tourism" ends with "ɪ.zəm", while "tourist" ends with "ɪst".
- Overemphasizing the "r" sound: Some may pronounce "tourism" with a strong "r", resulting in "ˈtʊr.ɪ.zəm". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" should be softer. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle to maintain the natural flow of the word.