How to pronounce ultracapitalism
Say it like uhl-truh-KAP-ih-tuh-lih-zum. Ultracapitalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP).
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- uhl
- truh
- KAP
- ih
- tuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultracapitalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 ultracapitalism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhl-truh-KAP-ih-tuh-lih-zum.
What does ultracapitalism mean?
- Extreme capitalism; an economic or social system characterized by unrestrained, extreme, or hyper-competitive capitalist practices.“Critics argued that the nation's complete elimination of corporate regulations had plunged it into an era of ultracapitalism.”
Where does ultracapitalism come from?
From ultra- + capitalism.
Questions about saying ultracapitalism
How do you pronounce ultracapitalism?
Say uhl-truh-KAP-ih-tuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultracapitalism?
Ultracapitalism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · KAP · ih · tuh · lih · zum.
Is ultracapitalism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌltrəˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ (uhl-truh-KAP-ih-tuh-lih-zum).