How to pronounce proselytism
Say it like PROS-uh-lih-tizm. Proselytism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- uh
- lih
- tizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proselytism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tizmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proselytism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROS-uh-lih-tizm.
What does proselytism mean?
- The practice of proselytizing.
- The state of being a proselyte.
Where does proselytism come from?
From proselyte + -ism.
Questions about saying proselytism
How do you pronounce proselytism?
Say PROS-uh-lih-tizm. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsəlɪˌtɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsəlɪˌtɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proselytism?
Proselytism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · uh · lih · tizm.
Is proselytism 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 /ˈprɒsəlɪˌtɪzm/ (PROS-uh-lih-tizm).