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truism

Definition:

(nou) an obvious truth

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈtruːɪzəm

Examples:

That is a simple and obvious truism.

It is a truism that the moment makes the man.

It's a truism, and rather meaningless in itself.

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Common mistakes of truism pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying /ˈtruːɪzəm/ instead of /ˈtruːɪzəm/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "tru" when pronouncing "truism".
Omitting the "u" sound: It's common to drop the "u" sound, leading to "trism" /trɪzəm/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "u" clearly to maintain the integrity of "truism".
Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "u" as /ʊ/ instead of /uː/, resulting in "truhism" /trʊɪzəm/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, as in "true," to get it right.
Incorrectly pronouncing the "ism" ending: Learners might say "truism" with a short "i," sounding like /ˈtruːɪzɪm/. Tip: Ensure the "ism" is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, making it /ˈtruːɪzəm/.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers might overemphasize the "t," resulting in "truism" sounding harsh, like /ˈtʃruːɪzəm/. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and natural to sound more fluent when saying "truism".

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "truism" in American English?

In American English, "truism" is pronounced as /ˈtruː.ɪ.zəm/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, which sounds like "true," followed by a short "iz" and a "m" sound.

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "truism" between American and British English?

The pronunciation of "truism" is generally the same in both American and British English, /ˈtruː.ɪ.zəm/. Both variants place the primary stress on the first syllable.

What does the "u" in "truism" sound like?

In "truism," the "u" is pronounced as a long "oo" sound, similar to the word "true." This sound is represented in IPA as /uː/.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "truism"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable instead of the first. Remember to emphasize the "tru" part, as in /ˈtruː.ɪ.zəm/, to pronounce "truism" correctly.