How to pronounce militarism
Say it like MIL-uh-tuh-riz-um. Militarism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- tuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militarism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 militarism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-uh-tuh-riz-um.
What does militarism mean?
- An ideology which claims that the military is the foundation of a society's security, and thereby its most important aspect.
- A focus on, or excessive use of, military force.
Where does militarism come from?
From French militarisme, by surface analysis, military + -ism.
Questions about saying militarism
How do you pronounce militarism?
Say MIL-uh-tuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlətəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlətəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militarism?
Militarism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · tuh · riz · um.
Is militarism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪlətəˌrɪzəm/ (MIL-uh-tuh-riz-um).