How to pronounce clericalism
Say it like KLER-ih-kuh-liz-um. Clericalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).
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- KLER
- ih
- kuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clericalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 clericalism
American and British speakers say clericalism in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLER-ih-kuh-liz-um.
What does clericalism mean?
- Political or secular power invested in members of the clergy.“Ireland in decades past saw an excess of clericalism and disregard for the laity.”
Where does clericalism come from?
From clerical + -ism.
Questions about saying clericalism
How do you pronounce clericalism?
Say KLER-ih-kuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clericalism?
Clericalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · ih · kuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say clericalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.