How to pronounce fascism
Say it like FASH-iz-um. Fascism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH).
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- FASH
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fascism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izGive 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 fascism
American and British speakers say fascism in essentially the same way: /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FASH-iz-um.
What does fascism mean?
- a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
Where does fascism come from?
English fascism
Questions about saying fascism
How do you pronounce fascism?
Say FASH-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fascism?
Fascism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FASH). Broken into parts: FASH · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say fascism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfæˌʃɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.