How to pronounce ultraleftism
Say it like uhl-truh-LEF-tih-zum. Ultraleftism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEF).
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- uhl
- truh
- LEF
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraleftism 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.
- LEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep 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 ultraleftism
American and British speakers say ultraleftism in essentially the same way: /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-truh-LEF-tih-zum.
What does ultraleftism mean?
- The ideology of the ultraleft, associated with left communism, characterized by a rejection of both social democracy and state socialism in favor of traditional Marxism, including opposition to Leninism and the vanguard party.
- Italian left communism; Bordigism.
Where does ultraleftism come from?
From ultraleft + -ism.
Questions about saying ultraleftism
How do you pronounce ultraleftism?
Say uhl-truh-LEF-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraleftism?
Ultraleftism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEF). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · LEF · tih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say ultraleftism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛftɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.