How to pronounce ecumenism
Say it like ee-KYOO-muh-nizm. Ecumenism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- ee
- KYOO
- muh
- nizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecumenism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ecumenism
American and British speakers say ecumenism in essentially the same way: /iˈkjumənɪzm/ in the US and /iˈkjuːmənɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-KYOO-muh-nizm.
What does ecumenism mean?
- Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
Where does ecumenism come from?
From ecumene + -ism.
Questions about saying ecumenism
How do you pronounce ecumenism?
Say ee-KYOO-muh-nizm. The American pronunciation is /iˈkjumənɪzm/. In British English it is /iˈkjuːmənɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecumenism?
Ecumenism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: ee · KYOO · muh · nizm.
Do Americans and Brits say ecumenism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈkjumənɪzm/ and the British form is /iˈkjuːmənɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.