To pronounce "pastoralism", say PAST-or-al-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pastoralism
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PAST-or-al-ism
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"pastoralism" has 4 syllables: past-or-al-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pastoralism" has 4 syllables: past · or · al · ism.
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