How to pronounce personalism
Say it like PER-suh-nuh-liz-um. Personalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- suh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 personalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUH-suh-nuh-liz-um.
What does personalism mean?
- The character of being personal.
- A doctrine of subjective idealism that regards personality as the means of interpreting reality.
Where does personalism come from?
From personal + -ism.
Questions about saying personalism
How do you pronounce personalism?
Say PER-suh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɚsənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpəsənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personalism?
Personalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · suh · nuh · liz · um.
Is personalism 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 /ˈpəsənəˌlɪzəm/ (PUH-suh-nuh-liz-um).