How to pronounce defaultism
Say it like dih-FAWL-tih-zum. Defaultism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL).
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- dih
- FAWL
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defaultism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep 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 defaultism
American and British speakers say defaultism in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɔltɪzəm/ in the US and /dɪˈfɒltɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FOL-tih-zum.
What does defaultism mean?
- An approach or situation in which something occurs by default, without being explicitly introduced.“US defaultism”
- The often misguided belief that the circumstances surrounding an individual are the default for everyone else.
Where does defaultism come from?
From default + -ism.
Questions about saying defaultism
How do you pronounce defaultism?
Say dih-FAWL-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɔltɪzəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɒltɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defaultism?
Defaultism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWL). Broken into parts: dih · FAWL · tih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say defaultism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɔltɪzəm/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɒltɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.