How to Pronounce Primitivism

To pronounce "primitivism", say PRIM-it-iv-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

primitivism

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying primitivism, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

11

Letters

PRIM-it-iv-ism

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “primitivism”

"primitivism" has 4 syllables: prim-it-iv-ism.

What does primitivism mean?

noun

  1. The state or quality of being primitive.
  2. The opinion that life was better or more moral among primitive peoples, or among children, and has deteriorated with civilization.

Related words

primitivenesscrudenesscrudityrudenessprimitivityprimevalnessimprimitivityprimevality

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "primitivism"?▾

"Primitivism" has 4 syllables: prim · it · iv · ism.

What does "primitivism" mean?▾

Primitivism: The state or quality of being primitive.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “primitivism” in the full dictionary →