How to pronounce borganism
Say it like BOR-guh-niz-um. Borganism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- guh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borganism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 borganism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-guh-niz-um.
What does borganism mean?
- An organization of autonomous organisms that exhibit collectivism: individual "units" that have merged to yield a unified construct and may have a collective consciousness.
- Some forms of government.
Where does borganism come from?
The word and concept are derived from the Borg, a race of cyborgs in the fictional Star Trek universe with a hive mind that operates as one.
Words that rhyme with borganism
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Questions about saying borganism
How do you pronounce borganism?
Say BOR-guh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrɡəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːɡəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borganism?
Borganism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · guh · niz · um.
Is borganism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɔːɡəˌnɪzəm/ (BAW-guh-niz-um).