How to pronounce shamanism
Say it like SHAY-muh-niz-um. Shamanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- muh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamanism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muhKeep 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 shamanism
American and British speakers say shamanism in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-muh-niz-um.
What does shamanism mean?
- Any of a range of traditional beliefs and practices concerned with communication with the spirit world.
Where does shamanism come from?
From shaman + -ism.
Questions about saying shamanism
How do you pronounce shamanism?
Say SHAY-muh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamanism?
Shamanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · muh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say shamanism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪməˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.