To pronounce "galvanism", say GALV-an-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/
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"galvanism" has 3 syllables: galv-an-ism. It rhymes with calvinism, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Galvanism" has 3 syllables: galv · an · ism.
The IPA transcription of "galvanism" is /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/.
Galvanism: The chemical generation of electricity.
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