How to pronounce familyism
Say it like FAM-uh-lee-izm. Familyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAM).
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- FAM
- uh
- lee
- izm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Familyism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- izmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of familyism
American and British speakers say familyism in essentially the same way: /ˈfæməliɪzm/ in the US and /ˈfæməliɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAM-uh-lee-izm.
What does familyism mean?
- The study or promotion of familial relations.
Where does familyism come from?
From family + -ism.
Questions about saying familyism
How do you pronounce familyism?
Say FAM-uh-lee-izm. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæməliɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈfæməliɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in familyism?
Familyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAM). Broken into parts: FAM · uh · lee · izm.
Do Americans and Brits say familyism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæməliɪzm/ and the British form is /ˈfæməliɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.