How to pronounce whataboutism
Say it like wuh-tuh-BOW-tih-zum. Whataboutism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOW).
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- wuh
- tuh
- BOW
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whataboutism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of whataboutism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: wuh-tuh-BOW-tih-zum.
What does whataboutism mean?
- A logical fallacy where criticisms are deflected by raising unrelated criticisms of the opposite side.
Where does whataboutism come from?
From what about + -ism.
Questions about saying whataboutism
How do you pronounce whataboutism?
Say wuh-tuh-BOW-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌwətəˈbaʊtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌwətəˈbaʊtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whataboutism?
Whataboutism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOW). Broken into parts: wuh · tuh · BOW · tih · zum.
Is whataboutism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌwətəˈbaʊtɪzəm/ (wuh-tuh-BOW-tih-zum).