How to pronounce anticommunism
Say it like an-tih-KAH-myuh-nih-zum. Anticommunism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- an
- tih
- KAH
- myuh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticommunism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anticommunism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-tih-KOM-yuh-nih-zum.
What does anticommunism mean?
- Opposition to communism.
Where does anticommunism come from?
From anti- + communism.
Questions about saying anticommunism
How do you pronounce anticommunism?
Say an-tih-KAH-myuh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æntɪˈkɑmjʊnɪzəm/. In British English it is /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticommunism?
Anticommunism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: an · tih · KAH · myuh · nih · zum.
Is anticommunism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/ (an-tih-KOM-yuh-nih-zum).