How to pronounce individualism
Say it like in-dih-vih-DOO-uh-liz-um. Individualism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOO).
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- in
- dih
- vih
- DOO
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individualism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 individualism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: in-dih-vih-DYOO-uh-liz-um.
What does individualism mean?
- The tendency for a person to act without reference to others, particularly in matters of style, fashion or mode of thought.
- The moral stance, political philosophy, or social outlook that promotes independence and self-reliance of individual people, while opposing the interference with each person's choices by society, the state, or any other group or institution.
- The doctrine that only individual things are real.
Where does individualism come from?
Borrowed from French individualisme, equivalent to individual + -ism.
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Questions about saying individualism
How do you pronounce individualism?
Say in-dih-vih-DOO-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈduəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈdjuːəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individualism?
Individualism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOO). Broken into parts: in · dih · vih · DOO · uh · liz · um.
Is individualism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪndɪvɪˈdjuːəˌlɪzəm/ (in-dih-vih-DYOO-uh-liz-um).