How to pronounce communism
Say it like KOM-yuh-niz-um. Communism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- yuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep 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 communism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-yuu-niz-um.
What does communism mean?
- a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
- a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
Where does communism come from?
A borrowing from French communisme, which was formed from commun (“common”) (from Latin commūnis) and the suffix -isme (“-ism”).
Questions about saying communism
How do you pronounce communism?
Say KOM-yuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmjəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmjʊˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communism?
Communism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · yuh · niz · um.
Is communism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmjʊˌnɪzəm/ (KOM-yuu-niz-um).