How to pronounce spiritualism
Say it like SPIR-ih-choo-uh-liz-um. Spiritualism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- choo
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiritualism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 spiritualism
American and British speakers say spiritualism in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-choo-uh-liz-um.
What does spiritualism mean?
- A doctrine, opposing materialism, that claims transcendency of the divine being, the altogether spiritual character of reality and the value of inwardness of consciousness.
- A belief that the dead communicate with the living, especially through a medium. Used in a broader sense than spiritism.
- The quality or state of being spiritual.
Where does spiritualism come from?
From spiritual + -ism.
Questions about saying spiritualism
How do you pronounce spiritualism?
Say SPIR-ih-choo-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiritualism?
Spiritualism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · choo · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say spiritualism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.