How to Pronounce "politically correct"
expression
ˈpɫɪtɪkɫi/, /pəˈɫɪtɪkəɫi/ /kɝˈɛkt
puh-LIT-uh-klee kuh-REKT
pəlˈɪtɪkli/ /kəɹˈɛkt
puh-LIT-ik-lee kuh-REKT
Definition
Describes language or actions that avoid offending particular groups of people, usually regarding race, gender, or other identity factors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫɪtɪkɫi/, /pəˈɫɪtɪkəɫi/ /kɝˈɛkt
British English
pəlˈɪtɪkli/ /kəɹˈɛkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-LIT-uh-klee kuh-REKT
UK
puh-LIT-ik-lee kuh-REKT
Listen in Context
She always tries to be politically correct in meetings.
Many people use politically correct terms to avoid offending others.
Is this statement politically correct?
Some people think being politically correct goes too far and limits free speech.