How to pronounce federalism
Say it like FED-uh-ruh-liz-um. Federalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
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- FED
- uh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 federalism
American and British speakers say federalism in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-ruh-liz-um.
What does federalism mean?
- A system of national government in which power is divided between a central authority and a number of regions with delimited self-governing authority.
- The belief that such a system is superior to other forms of government.
- Covenantalism.
Where does federalism come from?
From French fédéralisme.
Questions about saying federalism
How do you pronounce federalism?
Say FED-uh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federalism?
Federalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · ruh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say federalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdərəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.