How to pronounce neocolonialism
Say it like nee-oh-kuh-LOH-nyuh-lih-zum. Neocolonialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH).
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- nee
- oh
- kuh
- LOH
- nyuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neocolonialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neocolonialism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-kuh-LOH-nyuh-lih-zum.
What does neocolonialism mean?
- The control by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance to benefit of the powerful country.
Where does neocolonialism come from?
By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.
Questions about saying neocolonialism
How do you pronounce neocolonialism?
Say nee-oh-kuh-LOH-nyuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊkəˈloʊnjəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neocolonialism?
Neocolonialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH). Broken into parts: nee · oh · kuh · LOH · nyuh · lih · zum.
Is neocolonialism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/ (nee-oh-kuh-LOH-nyuh-lih-zum).