How to pronounce ultracentralism
Say it like uhl-truh-SEN-truh-lih-zum. Ultracentralism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- uhl
- truh
- SEN
- truh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultracentralism 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.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep 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 ultracentralism
American and British speakers say ultracentralism in essentially the same way: /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-truh-SEN-truh-lih-zum.
What does ultracentralism mean?
- Excessive centralization or centralism.
Where does ultracentralism come from?
From ultra- + centralism.
Questions about saying ultracentralism
How do you pronounce ultracentralism?
Say uhl-truh-SEN-truh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultracentralism?
Ultracentralism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · SEN · truh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say ultracentralism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.