How to pronounce racialism
Say it like RAY-shuh-liz-um. Racialism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- shuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep 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 racialism
American and British speakers say racialism in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-shuh-liz-um.
What does racialism mean?
- The belief that humans can be categorized as belonging to distinct races, each race being characterized by fixed and heritable traits.
- Racism, the belief in the existence of different races and that some are superior to others; policies or practices which promote the dominance of one or more races over others.
- Tribalism, nationalism.
Where does racialism come from?
From racial + -ism. Coined in 1882 based on the older use of "race" as a synonym of "nation, tribe, ethnic group", later senses (from 1890) from the use of "race" for racial categories.
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Questions about saying racialism
How do you pronounce racialism?
Say RAY-shuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racialism?
Racialism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · shuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say racialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.