How to Pronounce Fundamentalism

To pronounce "fundamentalism", say FUND-am-ent-al-ism — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

14

Letters

FUND-am-ent-al-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “fundamentalism”

"fundamentalism" has 5 syllables: fund-am-ent-al-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does fundamentalism mean?

noun

  1. The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.
  2. (by extension) A rigid conformity to any set of basic tenets.

Synonyms

bibliolatry

Words that rhyme with fundamentalism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

fanaticismextremistextremismconservatismradicalismradicaltotalitarianismislamic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fundamentalism"?▾

"Fundamentalism" has 5 syllables: fund · am · ent · al · ism.

What does "fundamentalism" mean?▾

Fundamentalism: The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

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