How to pronounce congregationalism
Say it like kahng-gruh-GAY-shuh-nuh-liz-um. Congregationalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- kahng
- gruh
- GAY
- shuh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congregationalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 congregationalism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kong-gruh-GAY-shuh-nuh-liz-um.
What does congregationalism mean?
- Any of several forms of church organization in which each congregation is responsible for its own government.
Where does congregationalism come from?
From congregational + -ism.
Questions about saying congregationalism
How do you pronounce congregationalism?
Say kahng-gruh-GAY-shuh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congregationalism?
Congregationalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: kahng · gruh · GAY · shuh · nuh · liz · um.
Is congregationalism 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 /ˌkɒŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ (kong-gruh-GAY-shuh-nuh-liz-um).