How to pronounce globalism
Say it like GLOH-buh-lih-zum. Globalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- buh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep 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 globalism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-buh-lih-zum.
What does globalism mean?
- An ideology based on the belief that people, goods and information ought to be able to cross national borders unfettered.
- A socio-economic system dedicated to free trade and free access to markets.
Where does globalism come from?
From global + -ism.
Questions about saying globalism
How do you pronounce globalism?
Say GLOH-buh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globalism?
Globalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · buh · lih · zum.
Is globalism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡləʊbəlɪzəm/ (GLOH-buh-lih-zum).