How to pronounce imperialism
Say it like im-PEER-ee-uh-liz-um. Imperialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER).
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- im
- PEER
- ee
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 imperialism
American and British speakers say imperialism in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEER-ee-uh-lih-zum.
What does imperialism mean?
- The policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations.
Where does imperialism come from?
From imperial + -ism.
Words that rhyme with imperialism
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Questions about saying imperialism
How do you pronounce imperialism?
Say im-PEER-ee-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperialism?
Imperialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEER). Broken into parts: im · PEER · ee · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say imperialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.