How to pronounce secularism
Say it like SEK-yuh-luh-riz-um. Secularism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- yuh
- luh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Secularism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 secularism
American and British speakers say secularism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkjələˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-yuu-luh-rih-zum.
What does secularism mean?
- Neutrality towards all religions.“state secularism”
- The political belief in the separation of church and state, i.e. the position that religious belief should not influence public and governmental decisions.
Where does secularism come from?
From secular + -ism.
Questions about saying secularism
How do you pronounce secularism?
Say SEK-yuh-luh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkjələˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in secularism?
Secularism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · yuh · luh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say secularism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkjələˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkjʊlərɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.