How do you pronounce "imperialism"?

In American English: /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəˌlɪzəm/ (im-PIR-ee-uh-liz-uhm). In British English: /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪzəm/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-iz-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəˌlɪzəm/ (im-PIR-ee-uh-liz-uhm). In Australian English: /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪzəm/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-iz-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmˈpɪriːəˌlɪzəm/ (im-PIR-ee-uh-liz-uhm), while in British English it's /ɪmpˈiəɹiəlˌɪzəm/ (imp-EE-uhr-ee-uhl-iz-uhm).

How to Pronounce "imperialism"

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imperialism

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/ˌɪmˈpɪriːəˌlɪzəm/

im-PIR-ee-uh-liz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmim·pɪrpe·iːri·əal·lɪzi·əmsm

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