How to pronounce collectivism
Say it like kuh-LEK-tih-viz-um. Collectivism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tih
- viz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectivism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vizGive 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 collectivism
American and British speakers say collectivism in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tih-viz-um.
What does collectivism mean?
- An economic system in which the means of production and distribution are owned and controlled by the people collectively
- The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Where does collectivism come from?
From collective + -ism.
Questions about saying collectivism
How do you pronounce collectivism?
Say kuh-LEK-tih-viz-um. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectivism?
Collectivism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tih · viz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say collectivism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪˌvɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.