How do you pronounce "federalism"?

In American English: /ˈfɛdɝəˌlɪzəm/ (FEHD-ur-uh-liz-uhm). In British English: /fˈɛdəɹəlˌɪzəm/ (F-ehd-uhr-uhl-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛdɝəˌlɪzəm/ (FEHD-ur-uh-liz-uhm). In Australian English: /fˈɛdəɹəlˌɪzəm/ (F-ehd-uhr-uhl-iz).

Is "federalism" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛdɝəˌlɪzəm/ (FEHD-ur-uh-liz-uhm), while in British English it's /fˈɛdəɹəlˌɪzəm/ (F-ehd-uhr-uhl-iz).

How to Pronounce "federalism"

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/ˈfɛdɝəˌlɪzəm/

FEHD-ur-uh-liz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

fɛdf·ɝed·əer·lɪzal·əmism

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