How to pronounce journalism
Say it like JUR-nuh-liz-um. Journalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 journalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nuh-liz-um.
What does journalism mean?
- newspapers and magazines collectively
- the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media
Where does journalism come from?
From French journalisme (beginning of 19th century).
Words that rhyme with journalism
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Questions about saying journalism
How do you pronounce journalism?
Say JUR-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalism?
Journalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nuh · liz · um.
Is journalism 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 /ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm/ (JUR-nuh-liz-um).