How to pronounce wantokism
Say it like WAHN-tah-kih-zum. Wantokism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN).
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US American/ˈwɑntɑkɪzəm/WAHN-tah-kih-zum
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- WAHN
- tah
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wantokism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kihKeep 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 wantokism mean?
noun
- The Melanesian cultural practice of relying on one's wantoks for any need, and of sharing the fruits of one's personal success with one's wantoks.
Where does wantokism come from?
From wantok + -ism.
Questions about saying wantokism
How do you pronounce wantokism?
Say WAHN-tah-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑntɑkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wantokism?
Wantokism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHN). Broken into parts: WAHN · tah · kih · zum.