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vigilantism
Definition:
(nou) the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
Examples:
I have a natural abhorrence of vigilantism, of do goods and of know alls.
My vigilantism will be inspired by that.
There will be no vigilantism in my jurisdiction.
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Common mistakes of vigilantism pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vi-ˈgil-ant-ism". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈvɪdʒ-ɪ-lən-ˌtɪ-zəm". Tip: Focus on the first and third syllables for proper stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "vigilantism" with an unclear "ɪ" sound, saying "vɪg-ɪ-lant-ɪ-zəm" instead of "ˈvɪdʒ-ɪ-lən-ˌtɪ-zəm". Tip: Practice the "ɪ" sound to ensure clarity.
- "g" pronunciation: Mispronouncing the "g" as a hard "g" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g", as in "vɪdʒ". Tip: Remember that "g" before "i" or "e" is usually soft in English.
- Syllable count: Some learners may say "vigilant-ism", missing the second syllable. The correct pronunciation has five syllables: "ˈvɪdʒ-ɪ-lən-ˌtɪ-zəm". Tip: Break the word into syllables to help with counting.
- Final syllable clarity: The last syllable is often slurred or dropped, leading to "vigilantism" sounding like "vigilantiz". The correct pronunciation is "ˈvɪdʒ-ɪ-lən-ˌtɪ-zəm". Tip: Emphasize the final syllable to maintain clarity.