How to pronounce naturalism
Say it like NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um. Naturalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay 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.
- 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 naturalism
American and British speakers say naturalism in essentially the same way: /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um.
What does naturalism mean?
- A state of nature; conformity to nature.
- The doctrine that denies a supernatural agency in the miracles and revelations recorded in religious texts and in spiritual influences.
- Any system of philosophy which refers the phenomena of nature as a blind force or forces acting necessarily or according to fixed laws, excluding origination or direction by a will.
Where does naturalism come from?
From natural + -ism. Compare French naturalisme.
Questions about saying naturalism
How do you pronounce naturalism?
Say NACH-uh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturalism?
Naturalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · uh · ruh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say naturalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.