How to Pronounce Orientalism

To pronounce "orientalism", say OR-ient-al-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OR-ient-al-ism

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"orientalism" has 4 syllables: or-ient-al-ism.

What does orientalism mean?

noun

  1. In the figurative arts, the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.
  2. An Eastern word, expression, or custom.

Related words

techno-orientalismorientologyoccidentalistorientologisteffectismethnoaestheticsimagologyjaponism

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How many syllables are in "orientalism"?▾

"Orientalism" has 4 syllables: or · ient · al · ism.

What does "orientalism" mean?▾

Orientalism: In the figurative arts, the tendency to represent eastern subjects, to assume stylistical characteristics original of the East.

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