How to pronounce careerism
Say it like kuh-REE-rih-zum. Careerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- kuh
- REE
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Careerism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rihKeep 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 careerism
American and British speakers say careerism in essentially the same way: /kəˈrirɪzəm/ in the US and /kəˈriːrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REE-rih-zum.
What does careerism mean?
- The perception that being a member of the military is a career, rather than an obligation to serve one's country.
Where does careerism come from?
From career + -ism.
Questions about saying careerism
How do you pronounce careerism?
Say kuh-REE-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrirɪzəm/. In British English it is /kəˈriːrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in careerism?
Careerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: kuh · REE · rih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say careerism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrirɪzəm/ and the British form is /kəˈriːrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.