How to pronounce ethnicism
Say it like ETH-nih-siz-um. Ethnicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizGive 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 ethnicism
American and British speakers say ethnicism in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-nih-siz-um.
What does ethnicism mean?
- An emphasis upon ethnic identity.
- Prejudice based on ethnic origin.
Where does ethnicism come from?
From ethnic + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying ethnicism
How do you pronounce ethnicism?
Say ETH-nih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnicism?
Ethnicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nih · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say ethnicism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɛθnɪˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.