How to pronounce centralism
Say it like SEN-truh-liz-um. Centralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- truh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centralism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive 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 centralism
American and British speakers say centralism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-truh-liz-um.
What does centralism mean?
- A system that centralizes, especially an administration of some kind.
Where does centralism come from?
From central + -ism.
Questions about saying centralism
How do you pronounce centralism?
Say SEN-truh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centralism?
Centralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · truh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say centralism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.