How to pronounce populism
Say it like POP-yuh-liz-um. Populism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- yuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Populism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep 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 populism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-liz-um.
What does populism mean?
- A political doctrine or philosophy that proposes that the rights and powers of ordinary people are exploited by a privileged elite, and supports their struggle to overcome this.
Where does populism come from?
From Latin populus + English -ism.
Questions about saying populism
How do you pronounce populism?
Say POP-yuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in populism?
Populism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · yuh · liz · um.
Is populism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒpjəˌlɪzəm/ (POP-yuh-liz-um).