How to pronounce functionalism
Say it like FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-lih-zum. Functionalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK).
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- FUHNGK
- shuh
- nuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Functionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 functionalism
American and British speakers say functionalism in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-lih-zum.
What does functionalism mean?
- A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction.
- The definition of mental states in terms of their causes and effects.
- The idea that social and cultural cohesion are a function of the interdependence and interactions of the institutions of a society.
Where does functionalism come from?
From functional + -ism.
Questions about saying functionalism
How do you pronounce functionalism?
Say FUHNGK-shuh-nuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in functionalism?
Functionalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: FUHNGK · shuh · nuh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say functionalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.