How to pronounce fanaticism
Say it like fuh-NAT-ih-sih-zum. Fanaticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- fuh
- NAT
- ih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanaticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fanaticism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NAT-ih-sih-zum.
What does fanaticism mean?
- The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.
Where does fanaticism come from?
From fanatic + -ism.
Questions about saying fanaticism
How do you pronounce fanaticism?
Say fuh-NAT-ih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanaticism?
Fanaticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: fuh · NAT · ih · sih · zum.
Is fanaticism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/ (fuh-NAT-ih-sih-zum).