How to pronounce dualism
Say it like DOO-uh-liz-um. Dualism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dualism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 dualism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-uh-liz-um.
What does dualism mean?
- Duality; the condition of being double.
- The view that the world consists of, or is explicable in terms of, two fundamental principles, such as mind and matter or good and evil.
- The belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces, such as good and evil; the belief that man has two basic natures, the physical and the spiritual.
Where does dualism come from?
From dual + -ism.
Questions about saying dualism
How do you pronounce dualism?
Say DOO-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈduəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dualism?
Dualism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · uh · liz · um.
Is dualism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːəˌlɪzəm/ (DYOO-uh-liz-um).