How to pronounce feudalism
Say it like FYOO-duh-liz-um. Feudalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- duh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feudalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep 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 feudalism
American and British speakers say feudalism in essentially the same way: /ˈfjudəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfjuːdəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-duh-liz-um.
What does feudalism mean?
- A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a suzerain (lord) and a vassal (subject). Defining characteristics are direct ownership of resources, personal loyalty, and a hierarchical social structure reinforced by religion.
Where does feudalism come from?
From feudal + -ism.
Questions about saying feudalism
How do you pronounce feudalism?
Say FYOO-duh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feudalism?
Feudalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · duh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say feudalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjudəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːdəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.