How to pronounce professionalism
Say it like pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-liz-um. Professionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH).
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- pruh
- FESH
- uh
- nuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Professionalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 professionalism
American and British speakers say professionalism in essentially the same way: /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-liz-um.
What does professionalism mean?
- The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
- The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.
Where does professionalism come from?
From professional + -ism.
Questions about saying professionalism
How do you pronounce professionalism?
Say pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in professionalism?
Professionalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH). Broken into parts: pruh · FESH · uh · nuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say professionalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.