How to pronounce mutualism
Say it like MYOO-choo-uh-liz-um. Mutualism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- choo
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutualism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 mutualism
American and British speakers say mutualism in essentially the same way: /ˈmjutʃuəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmjuːtʃʊəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-chuu-uh-liz-um.
What does mutualism mean?
- Any interaction between two species that benefits both; typically involves the exchange of substances or services.
- An economic theory and anarchist school of thought that advocates a society where each person might possess a means of production, either individually or collectively, with trade representing equivalent amounts of labor in the free market.
- The psychometric theory that general intelligence emerges from the interaction between specific cognitive abilities.
Where does mutualism come from?
From mutual + -ism. Compare French mutualisme and Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish mutualismo.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mutualism
How do you pronounce mutualism?
Say MYOO-choo-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjutʃuəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːtʃʊəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutualism?
Mutualism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · choo · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mutualism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjutʃuəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːtʃʊəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.