How to pronounce mercantilism
Say it like MUR-kun-tih-lih-zum. Mercantilism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- kun
- tih
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercantilism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep 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 mercantilism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-kun-tih-lih-zum.
What does mercantilism mean?
- The theory that holds that the prosperity of a nation depends upon its supply of capital, and that the global volume of trade is unchangeable.
Where does mercantilism come from?
From mercantile + -ism.
Questions about saying mercantilism
How do you pronounce mercantilism?
Say MUR-kun-tih-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝkəntɪlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːkəntɪlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercantilism?
Mercantilism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · kun · tih · lih · zum.
Is mercantilism 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 /ˈmɜːkəntɪlɪzəm/ (MUR-kun-tih-lih-zum).