How to pronounce tribalism
Say it like TRY-buh-lih-zum. Tribalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY).
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- TRY
- buh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 tribalism
American and British speakers say tribalism in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRY-buh-lih-zum.
What does tribalism mean?
- The condition of being tribal.
- A feeling of identity and loyalty to one's tribe.
- The tendency among human beings to form socially cohesive groups within which there exists social pressure upon the individual to conform to either common behaviors, customs, habits, mores and/or norms, and which groups exhibit greater or lesser degrees of exclusivism.
Where does tribalism come from?
From tribal + -ism.
Questions about saying tribalism
How do you pronounce tribalism?
Say TRY-buh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribalism?
Tribalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRY). Broken into parts: TRY · buh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say tribalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪbəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.