How to pronounce nativism
Say it like NAY-tih-viz-um. Nativism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- tih
- viz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nativism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vizGive 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 nativism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAY-tih-viz-um.
What does nativism mean?
- A policy of favoring native-born inhabitants over immigrants.
- The policy of perpetuating the culture of the natives of a colonized country.
- A cultural element that is native to a colonized country.
Where does nativism come from?
From native + -ism.
Questions about saying nativism
How do you pronounce nativism?
Say NAY-tih-viz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nativism?
Nativism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · tih · viz · um.
Is nativism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈneɪtɪˌvɪzəm/ (NAY-tih-viz-um).