How to pronounce elitism
Say it like EL-ih-tiz-um. Elitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- ih
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay 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.
- tizGive 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 elitism
American and British speakers say elitism in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ih-tiz-um.
Other ways to say elitism
Elitism also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ay-LEE-tiz-um /eɪˈliˌtɪzəm/
What does elitism mean?
- The belief that a society or system should be run by an elite.
- The superior attitude or behavior associated with an elite.
Where does elitism come from?
From elite + -ism. First attested in the 1930s.
Questions about saying elitism
How do you pronounce elitism?
Say EL-ih-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elitism?
Elitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ih · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say elitism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɛlɪˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.