How to pronounce absolutism
Say it like AB-suh-loo-tiz-um. Absolutism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- suh
- loo
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absolutism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tizGive 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 absolutism
American and British speakers say absolutism in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsəˌluˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-suh-loo-tih-zum.
What does absolutism mean?
- Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.
- The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.
- Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.
Where does absolutism come from?
First attested in 1753 (in the theological sense); attested in 1830 in the political sense.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying absolutism
How do you pronounce absolutism?
Say AB-suh-loo-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəˌluˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absolutism?
Absolutism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · loo · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say absolutism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsəˌluˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈæbsəluːtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.