How to pronounce boosterism
Say it like BOO-stuh-riz-um. Boosterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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- BOO
- stuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boosterism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stuhKeep 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 boosterism
American and British speakers say boosterism in essentially the same way: /ˈbustəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOO-stuh-riz-um.
What does boosterism mean?
- Promotion of a city, organization, etc. in order to improve public opinion.
Where does boosterism come from?
From booster + -ism.
Questions about saying boosterism
How do you pronounce boosterism?
Say BOO-stuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈbustəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boosterism?
Boosterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · stuh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say boosterism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbustəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈbuːstəˌrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.