To pronounce "totalitarianism", say TOT-al-it-ar-ian-ism — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TOT-al-it-ar-ian-ism
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"totalitarianism" has 6 syllables: tot-al-it-ar-ian-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
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"Totalitarianism" has 6 syllables: tot · al · it · ar · ian · ism.
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