How to pronounce republicanism
Say it like rih-PUHB-lih-kuh-niz-um. Republicanism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB).
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- rih
- PUHB
- lih
- kuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Republicanism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep 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.
- nizGive 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 republicanism
American and British speakers say republicanism in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHB-lih-kuh-niz-um.
What does republicanism mean?
- The political ideology of being a citizen in a state as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.
Where does republicanism come from?
From republican + -ism.
Questions about saying republicanism
How do you pronounce republicanism?
Say rih-PUHB-lih-kuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in republicanism?
Republicanism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHB). Broken into parts: rih · PUHB · lih · kuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say republicanism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌblɪkəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.