How to pronounce expansionism
Say it like ik-SPAN-shuh-niz-um. Expansionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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- ik
- SPAN
- shuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expansionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 expansionism
American and British speakers say expansionism in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPAN-shuh-niz-um.
What does expansionism mean?
- The policy, of a nation, of expanding its territory or its economic influence.
Where does expansionism come from?
From expansion + -ism.
Questions about saying expansionism
How do you pronounce expansionism?
Say ik-SPAN-shuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expansionism?
Expansionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · shuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say expansionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.