How to pronounce chauvinism
Say it like SHOH-vuh-niz-um. Chauvinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- vuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chauvinism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep 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 chauvinism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-vih-niz-um.
What does chauvinism mean?
- fanatical patriotism
- activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
Questions about saying chauvinism
How do you pronounce chauvinism?
Say SHOH-vuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊvəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊvɪˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chauvinism?
Chauvinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · vuh · niz · um.
Is chauvinism 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 /ˈʃəʊvɪˌnɪzəm/ (SHOH-vih-niz-um).