How to pronounce mobilism
Say it like MOH-bee-liz-um. Mobilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- bee
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mobilism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 mobilism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-bee-liz-um.
What does mobilism mean?
- The view that nothing is fixed.
- A theory of the continents being displaced over time.
Where does mobilism come from?
From mobile + -ism.
Questions about saying mobilism
How do you pronounce mobilism?
Say MOH-bee-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊbiˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈməʊbiːˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mobilism?
Mobilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · bee · liz · um.
Is mobilism 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 /ˈməʊbiːˌlɪzəm/ (MOH-bee-liz-um).