How to Pronounce "catholicism"
word
kəˈθɔɫəˌsɪzəm
kuh-THAW-luh-siz-uhm
kəˈθɔləsɪzm
kuh-THOL-uh-siz-um
Definition
Catholicism is the beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, one of the largest branches of Christianity.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈθɔɫəˌsɪzəm
British English
kəˈθɔləsɪzm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-THAW-luh-siz-uhm
UK
kuh-THOL-uh-siz-um
Listen in Context
Catholicism has many traditions around the world.
Millions of people practice Catholicism.
The Pope is the leader of Catholicism.
Some people convert to Catholicism for personal or spiritual reasons.