How to pronounce neutralism
Say it like NOO-truh-liz-um. Neutralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- truh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutralism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep 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 neutralism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-truh-liz-um.
What does neutralism mean?
- The state of being neutral; neutrality.
- A political policy of nonalignment in a situation of conflict.
- The neutral theory of molecular evolution, holding that, at the molecular level, most evolutionary changes and variation within and between species are caused not by natural selection but by genetic drift of mutant alleles that are neutral.
Where does neutralism come from?
From neutral + -ism.
Questions about saying neutralism
How do you pronounce neutralism?
Say NOO-truh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutrəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutralism?
Neutralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · truh · liz · um.
Is neutralism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlɪzəm/ (NYOO-truh-liz-um).