How to pronounce denialism
Say it like dih-NY-uh-lih-zum. Denialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- dih
- NY
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denialism 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 denialism
American and British speakers say denialism in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/ in the US and /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NY-uh-lih-zum.
What does denialism mean?
- The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.“climate denialism; vaccine denialism; Holocaust denialism”
Where does denialism come from?
From denial + -ism.
Words that rhyme with denialism
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Questions about saying denialism
How do you pronounce denialism?
Say dih-NY-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denialism?
Denialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: dih · NY · uh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say denialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.