How to pronounce irredentism
Say it like ir-uh-DEN-tih-zum. Irredentism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- ir
- uh
- DEN
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irredentism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep 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 irredentism
American and British speakers say irredentism in essentially the same way: /ˌɪrəˈdɛntɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-rih-DEN-tih-zum.
What does irredentism mean?
- A nationalistic doctrine advocating the annexation of foreign lands with historic or ethnic links.
Where does irredentism come from?
From irredent(ist) + -ism.
Questions about saying irredentism
How do you pronounce irredentism?
Say ir-uh-DEN-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪrəˈdɛntɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irredentism?
Irredentism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: ir · uh · DEN · tih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say irredentism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪrəˈdɛntɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪrɪˈdɛntɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.