How to pronounce urbanism
Say it like UR-buh-nih-zum. Urbanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- buh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbanism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 urbanism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-buh-nih-zum.
What does urbanism mean?
- The study of cities, their geographic, economic, political, social, and cultural environment.
- The culture or way of life of people who live in cities.
- Urbanization.
Where does urbanism come from?
From urban + -ism.
Questions about saying urbanism
How do you pronounce urbanism?
Say UR-buh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝbənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɜːbənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbanism?
Urbanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · buh · nih · zum.
Is urbanism 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 /ˈɜːbənɪzəm/ (UR-buh-nih-zum).