How to pronounce emotionalism
Say it like ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lih-zum. Emotionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- ih
- MOH
- shuh
- nuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emotionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 emotionalism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lih-zum.
What does emotionalism mean?
- An emotional state of mind, a tendency to regard things in an emotional manner; emotional behavior or characteristics.
Where does emotionalism come from?
From emotional + -ism.
Questions about saying emotionalism
How do you pronounce emotionalism?
Say ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmoʊʃənəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈməʊʃənəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emotionalism?
Emotionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: ih · MOH · shuh · nuh · lih · zum.
Is emotionalism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈməʊʃənəlɪzəm/ (ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lih-zum).