How to pronounce ecumenicism
Say it like ek-yuu-MEN-ih-sizm. Ecumenicism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- ek
- yuu
- MEN
- ih
- sizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecumenicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ecumenicism
American and British speakers say ecumenicism in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/ in the US and /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-yuu-MEN-ih-sizm.
What does ecumenicism mean?
- Synonym of ecumenism.
Where does ecumenicism come from?
From ecumenic + -ism.
Questions about saying ecumenicism
How do you pronounce ecumenicism?
Say ek-yuu-MEN-ih-sizm. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/. In British English it is /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecumenicism?
Ecumenicism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: ek · yuu · MEN · ih · sizm.
Do Americans and Brits say ecumenicism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/ and the British form is /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪsɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.