How to pronounce activism
Say it like AK-tih-viz-um. Activism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tih
- viz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Activism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vizGive 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 activism
American and British speakers say activism in essentially the same way: /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tih-vih-zum.
What does activism mean?
- a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal
Where does activism come from?
From active + -ism.
Questions about saying activism
How do you pronounce activism?
Say AK-tih-viz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in activism?
Activism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tih · viz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say activism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.