How to pronounce legalism
Say it like LEE-guh-liz-um. Legalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- guh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- guhKeep 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 legalism
American and British speakers say legalism in essentially the same way: /ˈliɡəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈliːɡəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-guh-liz-um.
What does legalism mean?
- The focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense.
- A legal axiom, term or rule.
Where does legalism come from?
From legal + -ism. Piecewise doublet of loyalism.
Questions about saying legalism
How do you pronounce legalism?
Say LEE-guh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈliɡəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈliːɡəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legalism?
Legalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · guh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say legalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliɡəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈliːɡəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.