How to pronounce pluralism
Say it like PLUUR-uh-liz-um. Pluralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
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- PLUUR
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep 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 pluralism
American and British speakers say pluralism in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUUR-uh-liz-um.
What does pluralism mean?
- The quality or state of being plural, or in the plural number.
- The state of a pluralist; the holding of more than one ecclesiastical living at a time.
- A social system that permits smaller groups within a society to maintain their individual cultural identities.
Where does pluralism come from?
From plural + -ism.
Questions about saying pluralism
How do you pronounce pluralism?
Say PLUUR-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralism?
Pluralism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say pluralism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.