How to Pronounce Bolshevism

To pronounce "bolshevism", say BOLSH-ev-ism — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BOLSH-ev-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “bolshevism”

"bolshevism" has 3 syllables: bolsh-ev-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does bolshevism mean?

noun

  1. The strategy used by the Bolsheviks in attempting to gain power in Russia.
  2. The Communist political ideology adopted by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Marxism-Leninism.

Antonyms

antibolshevism

Words that rhyme with bolshevism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

leninismmarxism-leninismmarxismcollectivismsovietismantibolshevismbolshevizationbolshevik

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bolshevism"?▾

"Bolshevism" has 3 syllables: bolsh · ev · ism.

What does "bolshevism" mean?▾

Bolshevism: The strategy used by the Bolsheviks in attempting to gain power in Russia.

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