How to pronounce universalism
Say it like yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-liz-um. Universalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- yoo
- nuh
- VUR
- suh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Universalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of universalism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-VUR-suh-liz-um.
What does universalism mean?
- The state of being universal; universality.
- The concept or belief that some ideas have universal application or applicability.
- The belief that all souls can attain salvation.
Where does universalism come from?
From universal + -ism.
Questions about saying universalism
How do you pronounce universalism?
Say yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunəˈvɝsəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in universalism?
Universalism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: yoo · nuh · VUR · suh · liz · um.
Is universalism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəˌlɪzəm/ (yoo-nih-VUR-suh-liz-um).