How to pronounce commercialism
Say it like kuh-MUR-shuh-liz-um. Commercialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- kuh
- MUR
- shuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commercialism 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.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep 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 commercialism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUR-shuh-liz-um.
What does commercialism mean?
- The practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business.
- A tendency to value profit over everything else.
Where does commercialism come from?
From commercial + -ism.
Questions about saying commercialism
How do you pronounce commercialism?
Say kuh-MUR-shuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɝʃəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commercialism?
Commercialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: kuh · MUR · shuh · liz · um.
Is commercialism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmɜːʃəˌlɪzəm/ (kuh-MUR-shuh-liz-um).