How to pronounce radicalism
Say it like RAD-ih-kuh-liz-um. Radicalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
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- RAD
- ih
- kuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radicalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 radicalism
American and British speakers say radicalism in essentially the same way: /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-ih-kuh-liz-um.
What does radicalism mean?
- Any of various radical social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society
Where does radicalism come from?
From radical + -ism.
Questions about saying radicalism
How do you pronounce radicalism?
Say RAD-ih-kuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radicalism?
Radicalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · ih · kuh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say radicalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.