How to pronounce toadyism
Say it like TOH-dee-ih-zum. Toadyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- dee
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toadyism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of toadyism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-dee-ih-zum.
What does toadyism mean?
- Sycophancy; fawning, obsequious behavior.
Where does toadyism come from?
From toady + -ism.
Questions about saying toadyism
How do you pronounce toadyism?
Say TOH-dee-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊdiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊdiɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toadyism?
Toadyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · dee · ih · zum.
Is toadyism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊdiɪzəm/ (TOH-dee-ih-zum).