How to pronounce factionalism
Say it like FAK-shuh-nuh-liz-um. Factionalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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- FAK
- shuh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay 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.
- nuhKeep 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 factionalism
American and British speakers say factionalism in essentially the same way: /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-shuh-nuh-liz-um.
What does factionalism mean?
- The splitting of a group into factions.
- Conflict between factions.
Where does factionalism come from?
From factional + -ism.
Questions about saying factionalism
How do you pronounce factionalism?
Say FAK-shuh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factionalism?
Factionalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · shuh · nuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say factionalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.