How to pronounce nationalism
Say it like NASH-uh-nuh-liz-um. Nationalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- uh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nationalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 nationalism
American and British speakers say nationalism in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-uh-nuh-liz-um.
What does nationalism mean?
- love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it“they rode the same wave of popular patriotism”“British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high”
- the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
- the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
Where does nationalism come from?
Borrowed from French nationalisme, equivalent to national + -ism.
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Words that rhyme with nationalism
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Questions about saying nationalism
How do you pronounce nationalism?
Say NASH-uh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nationalism?
Nationalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · uh · nuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say nationalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.