How to pronounce parochialism
Say it like puh-ROH-kee-uh-lih-zum. Parochialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- puh
- ROH
- kee
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parochialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep 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.
- 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 parochialism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROH-kee-uh-lih-zum.
What does parochialism mean?
- The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).
Where does parochialism come from?
From parochial + -ism.
Questions about saying parochialism
How do you pronounce parochialism?
Say puh-ROH-kee-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊkiəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parochialism?
Parochialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: puh · ROH · kee · uh · lih · zum.
Is parochialism 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 /pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/ (puh-ROH-kee-uh-lih-zum).