How to Pronounce Voluntarism

To pronounce "voluntarism", say VOL-unt-ar-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VOL-unt-ar-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “voluntarism”

"voluntarism" has 4 syllables: vol-unt-ar-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does voluntarism mean?

noun

  1. A reliance on volunteers to support an institution or achieve an end; volunteerism.
  2. A doctrine that assigns the most dominant position to the will rather than the intellect.

Words that rhyme with voluntarism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

volunteervolunteerismresolutenessdeterminationvoluntarinessvoluntaryvolunteeredvolunteering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "voluntarism"?▾

"Voluntarism" has 4 syllables: vol · unt · ar · ism.

What does "voluntarism" mean?▾

Voluntarism: A reliance on volunteers to support an institution or achieve an end; volunteerism.

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