How to pronounce centrism
Say it like SEN-triz-um. Centrism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- triz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrism 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.
- trizGive 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 centrism
American and British speakers say centrism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-triz-um.
What does centrism mean?
- Any moderate political philosophy that avoids extremes.
Where does centrism come from?
From center + -ism.
Questions about saying centrism
How do you pronounce centrism?
Say SEN-triz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrism?
Centrism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · triz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say centrism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnˌtrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.