How to pronounce incivism
Say it like in-SIV-ih-zum. Incivism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- in
- SIV
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incivism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 incivism
American and British speakers say incivism in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIV-ih-zum.
What does incivism mean?
- Lack of civism or patriotism; unfriendliness to one's state or government.
Where does incivism come from?
From in- (“not”) + civism.
Questions about saying incivism
How do you pronounce incivism?
Say in-SIV-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incivism?
Incivism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: in · SIV · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say incivism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɪvɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.