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How to pronounce favouritism in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms favoritism
Type of inclination, disposition, tendency
Type Words
Synonyms discrimination, favoritism
Type of social control
Has types ageism, agism, cronyism, fatism, able-bodiedism, heterosexism, nepotism, racial discrimination, racialism, racism, sexism, fattism, able-bodism, ableism, ablism

Examples of favouritism

favouritism
Everything in the BBC was above aboard and there was no question of favouritism.
From the independent.co.uk
Now that Farrell is struggling, no one can accuse the rugby gods of favouritism.
From the independent.co.uk
Any sign of favouritism from the co-religionist occupying powers could backfire.
From the economist.com
The new minister will presumably take pains not to show any favouritism to SQM.
From the economist.com
What about cases of favouritism, aren't people right to be jealous in those cases?
From the guardian.co.uk
I mean, there were serious criticisms about favouritism in the process on SkyCity.
From the nbr.co.nz
At least until they have, allegations of favouritism, and graft, will sting.
From the economist.com
Achievements in macroeconomic policy have been offset by favouritism and corruption.
From the economist.com
With no Williams, favouritism passes to the US Open champion, Kim Clijsters.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Favoritism: an inclination to favor some person or group
  • Discrimination: unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
  • Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals, who supposedly form an elite -- a select group of people with intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attributes -- are those whose views on a matter are to be taken the most seriously or carry the most ...
  • The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another