STER-ee-uh-teyeps
/ˈstɛɹiəˌtaɪps/
Stereotypes is pronounced STER-ee-uh-teyeps (/ˈstɛɹiəˌtaɪps/). Stereotypes (plural noun) are widely held but fixed overgeneralizations about a group, often based on simplified traits or myths. They simplify complex social realities and can influence attitudes and behavior. While they reflect beliefs, stereotypes may not reflect individual variation and can contribute to prejudice when unexamined.
nounStereotypes (plural noun) are widely held but fixed overgeneralizations about a group, often based on simplified traits or myths. They simplify complex social realities and can influence attitudes and behavior. While they reflect beliefs, stereotypes may not reflect individual variation and can contribute to prejudice when unexamined.
"Stereotypes about tech workers are challenged as more people from diverse backgrounds enter the field."
"Media portrayals often reinforce stereotypes rather than showing the full spectrum of human experience."
"Educators aim to reduce stereotypes by presenting multiple perspectives in the classroom."
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛr.i.əˌtaɪps/ (US) /ˈster.i.əˌtaɪps/ (UK) /ˈstɪə.ri.əˌtaɪps/ (AU). Primary stress on the first syllable, secondary stress on the fourth syllable. Mouth: start with a clear S, then /t/ followed by a short /e/ or schwa, then /r/ with a curled tip, then /i/ as an unstressed vowel, and end with /taɪps/ where /taɪ/ sounds like “tie” and /ps/ is a quick cluster. Audio references: consult Pronounce or YouGlish for native clips.“,
Common mistakes include misplacing stress (thinking it’s on the second syllable), simplifying /ˌstaɪ/ as /staɪ/ without the light schwa preceding it, and not articulating the final /ps/ as a separate consonant cluster. To correct: keep primary stress on STÉR-, insert a subtle schwa before -ta- in the mid syllables, and end with a crisp /ps/ cluster rather than letting the /s/ blend with the /p/. Practice with slow, segmented practice of /ˈstɛr.i.əˌtaɪps/ and then normalized flow.“,
US/UK/AU share the same final /taɪps/ but differ in vowel quality and rhoticity. US tends toward /ˈstɛr.i.əˌtaɪps/ with rhotic /ɹ/ and tense vowels; UK uses /ˈster.i.əˌtaɪps/ with non-rhotic /r/ and slightly more centralized vowels; AU often has a broader /ɪ/ or /iː/ in the first syllable and flatter intonation. Listen for rhotics and the vowel length in /ˈ...tʌɪps/ variations, and the subtle vowel shifts in /ˌɪə/ versus /iə/ sequences.“,
Key challenges are the multi-syllabic rhythm and the consonant cluster at the end: /taɪps/. The sequence /ˈstɛr.i.ə/ can encourage a reduced middle vowel, and the final /ps/ cluster requires precise release. For non-native speakers, distinguishing /t/ and /d/ in rapid speech and maintaining clear /ɹ/ or /ɹ/ can be tricky. Slow practice, then gradual speed, helps stabilize articulations and prevents slurring of the final /ps/.
Unique angle: the syllable boundary after /ə/ often hosts a subtle schwa before the /taɪps/. The secondary stress lands on the /taɪ/ portion in natural speech, causing a small emphasis on the fourth syllable in some speakers. Paying attention to the sequence /ˈstɛr.i.ə/ can prevent truncation of the middle syllables and ensure the final /ps/ remains crisp. IPA-focused practice clarifies the expected rhythm.
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Stereotypes originates from the French word stereotype, formed in the 18th century, combining the Greek roots stere- (solid, firm) and -type (form, impression). The term was originally used in printing to describe a solid plate bearing a reversed, fixed image used to cast multiple copies (a stereotype plate). In sociology and psychology, the metaphorical sense emerged in the early 20th century to describe cognitive fixes—fixed, standardized impressions of groups. Early 1900s scholarship used stereotype to discuss impressions that stand in for entire populations, contributing to social bias. The word gained prominence in anti-discrimination discourse in the 1960s and 1970s as researchers and educators highlighted the impact of overgeneralized beliefs on prejudice. The modern usage spans media literacy, critical thinking, and social psychology, where stereotypes are analyzed as cognitive shortcuts that can hinder nuanced understanding. First known use in printed form appeared around the 1790s in French print culture, but the English adoption with the current sense solidified in academic discourse by mid-20th century.
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