How to pronounce vigilantism
Say it like vij-uh-LAN-tih-zum. Vigilantism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN).
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US American/ˌvɪdʒəˈlæntɪzəm/vij-uh-LAN-tih-zum
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- vij
- uh
- LAN
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigilantism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
What does vigilantism mean?
noun
- The activities of a vigilante; acting outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.
Where does vigilantism come from?
From vigilante + -ism.
Questions about saying vigilantism
How do you pronounce vigilantism?
Say vij-uh-LAN-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪdʒəˈlæntɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigilantism?
Vigilantism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN). Broken into parts: vij · uh · LAN · tih · zum.