How to pronounce vandalism
Say it like VAN-duh-lih-zum. Vandalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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- VAN
- duh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vandalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep 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.
What does vandalism mean?
- Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.“As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere.”
Where does vandalism come from?
Borrowed from French vandalisme, first used by Henri Grégoire to decry the pillage and destruction of art in the course of the French Revolution, in reference to the East Germanic tribe of the Vandals, which looted Rome in 455.
Questions about saying vandalism
How do you pronounce vandalism?
Say VAN-duh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈvændəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vandalism?
Vandalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · duh · lih · zum.