How to Pronounce Structuralism

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

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STRUCT-ur-al-ism

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"structuralism" has 4 syllables: struct-ur-al-ism.

What does structuralism mean?

noun

  1. A theory of sociology that views elements of society as part of a cohesive, self-supporting structure.
  2. A school of biological thought that deals with the law-like behaviour of the structure of organisms and how it can change, emphasising that organisms are wholes, and therefore that change in one part must necessarily take into account the inter-connected nature of the entire organism.

Related words

antistructuralismantistructuralistfunctionalismstructurationistneostructuralistantistructuresocietalizationsocietism

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How many syllables are in "structuralism"?▾

"Structuralism" has 4 syllables: struct · ur · al · ism.

What does "structuralism" mean?▾

Structuralism: A theory of sociology that views elements of society as part of a cohesive, self-supporting structure.

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