How to pronounce parliamentarianism
Say it like par-luh-mun-TER-ee-uh-nih-zum. Parliamentarianism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER).
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- par
- luh
- mun
- TER
- ee
- uh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parliamentarianism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 parliamentarianism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-luh-mun-TAIR-ee-uh-nih-zum.
What does parliamentarianism mean?
- Support for a parliamentary system of government.
Where does parliamentarianism come from?
From parliamentarian + -ism.
Words that rhyme with parliamentarianism
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Questions about saying parliamentarianism
How do you pronounce parliamentarianism?
Say par-luh-mun-TER-ee-uh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrləmənˈtɛriənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːləmənˈtɛəriənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parliamentarianism?
Parliamentarianism has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TER). Broken into parts: par · luh · mun · TER · ee · uh · nih · zum.
Is parliamentarianism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɑːləmənˈtɛəriənɪzəm/ (pah-luh-mun-TAIR-ee-uh-nih-zum).