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How to pronounce individualism

individualism
/ɪndɪvɪˈduːəlɪzəm/
7 syllables, stress on the fourth

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Individualism, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

In a sentence

Individualism is the 21st century's epidemic.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce individualism?

Individualism is pronounced /ɪndɪvɪˈduːəlɪzəm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in individualism?

Individualism has 7 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in individualism?

The fourth syllable: /ɪndɪvɪˈduːəlɪzəm/.

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