To pronounce "volunteerism", say VOL-unt-eer-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"volunteerism" has 4 syllables: vol-unt-eer-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
noun
“His volunteerism eventually burned him out.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Volunteerism" has 4 syllables: vol · unt · eer · ism.
Volunteerism: Reliance on volunteers to perform a social or educational function.
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