How to pronounce essentialism
Say it like uh-SEN-chuh-liz-um. Essentialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uh
- SEN
- chuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Essentialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep 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 essentialism
American and British speakers say essentialism in essentially the same way: /əˈsɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SEN-shuh-lih-zum.
What does essentialism mean?
- The view that objects have properties that are essential to them.
- The view that all members of certain groups of people (such as those with the same race, gender, age, or sexual orientation) have common, essential traits inherent to the defining feature of the group; (also) behavior or statement(s) that reflect such a view.
- The doctrine that there are certain traditional concepts, values, and skills that are essential to society and should be taught to all students.
Where does essentialism come from?
From essential + -ism.
Words that rhyme with essentialism
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Questions about saying essentialism
How do you pronounce essentialism?
Say uh-SEN-chuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in essentialism?
Essentialism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uh · SEN · chuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say essentialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsɛntʃəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.