How to pronounce multiculturalism
Say it like muhl-tee-KUHL-chuh-ruh-liz-um. Multiculturalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- muhl
- tee
- KUHL
- chuh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multiculturalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 multiculturalism
American and British speakers say multiculturalism in essentially the same way: /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: muhl-tih-KUHL-chuh-ruh-liz-um.
What does multiculturalism mean?
- The characteristics of an organization, society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence.
Where does multiculturalism come from?
From multicultural + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying multiculturalism
How do you pronounce multiculturalism?
Say muhl-tee-KUHL-chuh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multiculturalism?
Multiculturalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · KUHL · chuh · ruh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say multiculturalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃərəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.