How to pronounce ceremonialism
Say it like ser-ih-MOH-nee-uh-lih-zum. Ceremonialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- ser
- ih
- MOH
- nee
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceremonialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 ceremonialism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ser-ih-MOH-nee-uh-lih-zum.
What does ceremonialism mean?
- A fondness for ceremony, especially in religion; ritualism.
Where does ceremonialism come from?
From ceremonial + -ism.
Words that rhyme with ceremonialism
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Questions about saying ceremonialism
How do you pronounce ceremonialism?
Say ser-ih-MOH-nee-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /sɛrɪˈmoʊniəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /sɛrɪˈməʊniəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceremonialism?
Ceremonialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: ser · ih · MOH · nee · uh · lih · zum.
Is ceremonialism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɛrɪˈməʊniəlɪzəm/ (ser-ih-MOH-nee-uh-lih-zum).