How to pronounce tokenism
Say it like TOH-kuh-niz-um. Tokenism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- kuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokenism 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.
- kuhKeep 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 tokenism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kuh-niz-um.
What does tokenism mean?
- A policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures; especially to hire a minimal number of ethnically diverse or disadvantaged people.
Where does tokenism come from?
From token + -ism.
Questions about saying tokenism
How do you pronounce tokenism?
Say TOH-kuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊkəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊkəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokenism?
Tokenism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kuh · niz · um.
Is tokenism 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 /ˈtəʊkəˌnɪzəm/ (TOH-kuh-niz-um).