How to pronounce consumerism
Say it like kun-SOO-muh-rih-zum. Consumerism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO).
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- kun
- SOO
- muh
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Consumerism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of consumerism
American and British speakers say consumerism in essentially the same way: /kənˈsumərɪzəm/ in the US and /kənˈsjumərɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SYOO-muh-rih-zum.
What does consumerism mean?
- A materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use of consumables; a lifestyle based on such tendencies.
- An economic theory that increased consumption is beneficial to a nation's economy in the long run.
- A policy or social movement of protecting and informing consumers through honesty in advertising and packaging, as well as improved safety standards, among other measures.
Where does consumerism come from?
From consumer + -ism.
Questions about saying consumerism
How do you pronounce consumerism?
Say kun-SOO-muh-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsumərɪzəm/. In British English it is /kənˈsjumərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in consumerism?
Consumerism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOO). Broken into parts: kun · SOO · muh · rih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say consumerism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsumərɪzəm/ and the British form is /kənˈsjumərɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.