How to pronounce subimperialism
Say it like sub-im-PEER-ee-uh-liz-um. Subimperialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER).
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- sub
- im
- PEER
- ee
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subimperialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 subimperialism
American and British speakers say subimperialism in essentially the same way: /sʌbɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /sʌbɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-im-PEER-ee-uh-lih-zum.
What does subimperialism mean?
- A form of imperialism (“policy of forcefully extending a nation's authority by territorial gain or by the establishment of economic and political dominance over other nations”) which is subordinate to another imperialist power.
Where does subimperialism come from?
From sub- (prefix meaning ‘beneath, under; secondary, subsidiary’) + imperialism.
Words that rhyme with subimperialism
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Questions about saying subimperialism
How do you pronounce subimperialism?
Say sub-im-PEER-ee-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /sʌbɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /sʌbɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subimperialism?
Subimperialism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEER). Broken into parts: sub · im · PEER · ee · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say subimperialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbɪmˈpɪriəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /sʌbɪmˈpɪəriəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.