How to pronounce totemism
Say it like TOH-tuh-mih-zum. Totemism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- tuh
- mih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totemism 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mihKeep 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 totemism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TOH-tuh-mih-zum.
What does totemism mean?
- The belief that a person or group has a special mystical relationship to a totem.
Where does totemism come from?
From totem + -ism.
Questions about saying totemism
How do you pronounce totemism?
Say TOH-tuh-mih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊtəmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊtəmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totemism?
Totemism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · tuh · mih · zum.
Is totemism 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 /ˈtəʊtəmɪzəm/ (TOH-tuh-mih-zum).