How to pronounce monasticism
Say it like muh-NAS-tuh-siz-um. Monasticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
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US American/məˈnæstəˌsɪzəm/muh-NAS-tuh-siz-um
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- muh
- NAS
- tuh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monasticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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.
What does monasticism mean?
noun
- The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.
Where does monasticism come from?
From monastic (“relating to monks”) + -ism.
Questions about saying monasticism
How do you pronounce monasticism?
Say muh-NAS-tuh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /məˈnæstəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monasticism?
Monasticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: muh · NAS · tuh · siz · um.