How to pronounce dirigisme
Say it like DEE-er-rih-zhih-zum. Dirigisme has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- er
- rih
- zhih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirigisme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zhihKeep 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 dirigisme
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIR-ih-zhih-zum.
What does dirigisme mean?
- A policy of strong state control over the economy and related social matters.
Where does dirigisme come from?
Borrowed from French dirigisme, from diriger (“to run, to direct”), from Latin dirigere (“direct, steer”).
Questions about saying dirigisme
How do you pronounce dirigisme?
Say DEE-er-rih-zhih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiɚrɪʒɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɪrɪʒɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirigisme?
Dirigisme has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · er · rih · zhih · zum.
Is dirigisme pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈdɪrɪʒɪzəm/ (DIR-ih-zhih-zum).