How to pronounce monetarism
Say it like MON-uh-tuh-riz-um. Monetarism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- tuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monetarism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 monetarism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MON-uh-tuh-riz-um.
What does monetarism mean?
- The doctrine that economic systems are controlled by variations in the supply of money.
- The political doctrine that a nation's economy (in particular inflation) can be controlled by regulating the money supply.
Where does monetarism come from?
From monetary + -ism.
Questions about saying monetarism
How do you pronounce monetarism?
Say MON-uh-tuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnətəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnətəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monetarism?
Monetarism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · tuh · riz · um.
Is monetarism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒnətəˌrɪzəm/ (MON-uh-tuh-riz-um).