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How to Pronounce "yellow journalism"

expression

ˈjɛɫoʊ/ /ˈdʒɝnəˌɫɪzəm
YEL-oh JUR-nuh-li-zum
jˈɛləʊ/ /dʒˈɜːnəlˌɪzəm
YEL-oh JUR-nuhl-i-zum

Definition

A style of news reporting that uses exaggeration, sensationalism, and eye-catching headlines to attract readers or viewers, often at the expense of accuracy or serious journalism.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈjɛɫoʊ/ /ˈdʒɝnəˌɫɪzəm

British English

jˈɛləʊ/ /dʒˈɜːnəlˌɪzəm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

YEL-oh JUR-nuh-li-zum

UK

YEL-oh JUR-nuhl-i-zum

Listen in Context

Many people think yellow journalism is a serious problem today.

Yellow journalism often uses shocking headlines.

Tabloid newspapers are famous for yellow journalism.

People are tired of yellow journalism spreading rumors just to get attention.