How to pronounce gradualism
Say it like GRAJ-uh-wuh-liz-um. Gradualism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ).
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- GRAJ
- uh
- wuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradualism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuhKeep 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 gradualism
American and British speakers say gradualism in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAJ-uh-wuh-liz-um.
What does gradualism mean?
- The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.
- The belief that some phenomenon occurs gradually over a long period of time.
- The belief that change ought to be brought about in small, discrete increments rather than in abrupt strokes such as revolutions or uprisings.
Where does gradualism come from?
From gradual + -ism.
Questions about saying gradualism
How do you pronounce gradualism?
Say GRAJ-uh-wuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradualism?
Gradualism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ). Broken into parts: GRAJ · uh · wuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say gradualism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡrædʒəwəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.