How to pronounce patriotism
Say it like PAY-tree-uh-tiz-um. Patriotism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- tree
- uh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patriotism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep 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.
- tizGive 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 patriotism
American and British speakers say patriotism in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpætriəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAT-ree-uh-tiz-um.
What does patriotism mean?
- love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it“they rode the same wave of popular patriotism”“British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high”
Where does patriotism come from?
From patriot + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying patriotism
How do you pronounce patriotism?
Say PAY-tree-uh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpætriəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patriotism?
Patriotism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · tree · uh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say patriotism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpætriəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.