How to pronounce intellectualism
Say it like in-tel-uk-CHOO-uh-liz-um. Intellectualism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (CHOO).
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Intellectualism 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.
- telGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHOOSay 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 intellectualism
American and British speakers say intellectualism in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tel-uk-CHOO-uh-liz-um.
What does intellectualism mean?
- The use or development of the intellect.
- The doctrine that knowledge is derived from pure reason.
- The use of mental attributes as a criterion or value.
Where does intellectualism come from?
From intellectual + -ism.
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Questions about saying intellectualism
How do you pronounce intellectualism?
Say in-tel-uk-CHOO-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intellectualism?
Intellectualism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (CHOO). Broken into parts: in · tel · uk · CHOO · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say intellectualism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˌtɛləkˈtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.