How to pronounce pastoralism
Say it like PAS-tuh-ruh-liz-um. Pastoralism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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US American/ˈpæstərəˌlɪzəm/PAS-tuh-ruh-liz-um
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- PAS
- tuh
- ruh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastoralism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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.
What does pastoralism mean?
noun
- The state of being pastoral.
- animal husbandry; the raising and herding of farm animals
Where does pastoralism come from?
From pastoral + -ism.
Questions about saying pastoralism
How do you pronounce pastoralism?
Say PAS-tuh-ruh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæstərəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastoralism?
Pastoralism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · tuh · ruh · liz · um.