How to pronounce adventurism
Say it like ad-VEN-chuh-riz-um. Adventurism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- ad
- VEN
- chuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adventurism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 adventurism
American and British speakers say adventurism in essentially the same way: /ædˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ədˈvɛntʃərɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-VEN-chuh-rih-zum.
What does adventurism mean?
- The behavior of an adventurer; risk-taking.
- The taking of excessive risks (by a government, etc) in political, economic or foreign affairs, often in disregard for established rules or norms.
Where does adventurism come from?
From adventure + -ism.
Questions about saying adventurism
How do you pronounce adventurism?
Say ad-VEN-chuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ædˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adventurism?
Adventurism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: ad · VEN · chuh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say adventurism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈvɛntʃəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ədˈvɛntʃərɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.