How to pronounce abolitionism
Say it like ab-uh-LISH-uh-niz-um. Abolitionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ab
- uh
- LISH
- uh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abolitionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abolitionism
American and British speakers say abolitionism in essentially the same way: /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-LISH-uh-niz-um.
What does abolitionism mean?
- Support for the abolition of something; the tenets of abolitionists.
- Support for the abolition of prisons.
- Support for the abolition (banning) of sex work.
Where does abolitionism come from?
From abolition + -ism.
Questions about saying abolitionism
How do you pronounce abolitionism?
Say ab-uh-LISH-uh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abolitionism?
Abolitionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ab · uh · LISH · uh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say abolitionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌæbəˈlɪʃəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.