How to pronounce altruism

altruism

/ˈæltruːɪzəm/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.

How do you pronounce altruism?

Altruism is pronounced /ˈæltruːɪzəm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in altruism?

Altruism has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in altruism?

The first syllable: /ˈæltruːɪzəm/.