How to pronounce proletarianism
Say it like proh-lih-TER-ee-uh-nih-zum. Proletarianism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- proh
- lih
- TER
- ee
- uh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proletarianism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proletarianism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-lih-TAIR-ee-uh-nih-zum.
What does proletarianism mean?
- The political character and practice of the proletariat; advocacy or advancement of the proletariat’s interests.
- The state, quality, or condition of being a proletarian.
- A proletarian word or turn of phrase; a vulgarism.
Where does proletarianism come from?
From proletarian + -ism.
Words that rhyme with proletarianism
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Questions about saying proletarianism
How do you pronounce proletarianism?
Say proh-lih-TER-ee-uh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛriənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proletarianism?
Proletarianism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: proh · lih · TER · ee · uh · nih · zum.
Is proletarianism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/ (proh-lih-TAIR-ee-uh-nih-zum).