How to pronounce interventionism
Say it like in-ter-VEN-shuh-niz-um. Interventionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- in
- ter
- VEN
- shuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interventionism 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 interventionism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-VEN-shuh-niz-um.
What does interventionism mean?
- The political practice of intervening in a sovereign state's affairs.
- The medical practice of trying to prolong someone's life.
- The idea that a person develops cognition through explicit instruction by others, and not merely by being nurtured and allowed to develop individually.
Where does interventionism come from?
From French interventionnisme.
Questions about saying interventionism
How do you pronounce interventionism?
Say in-ter-VEN-shuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈvɛnʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interventionism?
Interventionism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: in · ter · VEN · shuh · niz · um.
Is interventionism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃəˌnɪzəm/ (in-tuh-VEN-shuh-niz-um).