How to Pronounce Journalism

To pronounce "journalism", say JOURN-al-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “journalism”

"journalism" has 3 syllables: journ-al-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does journalism mean?

noun

  1. The activity or profession of being a journalist.
  2. The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications and broadcast news media, for the purpose of informing the audience.

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Words that rhyme with journalism

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altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

reportingjournalisticreporternewsnewspapermannewspaperjournaliststudent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "journalism"?▾

"Journalism" has 3 syllables: journ · al · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "journalism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "journalism" is /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/.

What does "journalism" mean?▾

Journalism: The activity or profession of being a journalist.

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