How to pronounce fetishism
Say it like FET-ih-shiz-um. Fetishism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
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- FET
- ih
- shiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetishism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shizGive 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 fetishism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-ih-shiz-um.
What does fetishism mean?
- The belief that natural objects have supernatural powers, or that something created by people has power over people.
- An irrational, obsessive belief in the power of some object or action.
Where does fetishism come from?
From fetish + -ism.
Questions about saying fetishism
How do you pronounce fetishism?
Say FET-ih-shiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɪˌʃɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtɪˌʃɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetishism?
Fetishism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ih · shiz · um.
Is fetishism 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 /ˈfɛtɪˌʃɪzəm/ (FET-ih-shiz-um).