How to pronounce jingoism
Say it like JING-goh-ih-zum. Jingoism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɪŋˌɡoʊɪzəm/JING-goh-ih-zum
UK British/ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪzəm/JING-goh-ih-zum
- JING
- goh
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jingoism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 jingoism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JING-goh-ih-zum.
What does jingoism mean?
noun
- Excessive patriotism or aggressive nationalism, especially with regards to foreign policy.
- A jingoistic attitude, comment, etc.
- Chauvinism.
Where does jingoism come from?
From jingo + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- chauvinism
- flagwaving
- flag waving
- superpatriotism
- ultranationalism
Questions about saying jingoism
How do you pronounce jingoism?
Say JING-goh-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪŋˌɡoʊɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jingoism?
Jingoism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JING). Broken into parts: JING · goh · ih · zum.
Is jingoism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪzəm/ (JING-goh-ih-zum).