How to Pronounce "spiritualism"
word
SPIR-i-CHOO-uh-liz-uhm
spir-i-CHOO-uhl-IZ-uhm
Definition
Spiritualism is the belief that it is possible to communicate with the spirits of the dead, often through mediums. It can also refer more generally to a focus on spiritual matters instead of physical or material things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɪɹɪˌtʃuəˌɫɪzm
British English
spˈɪɹɪtʃˌuːəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPIR-i-CHOO-uh-liz-uhm
UK
spir-i-CHOO-uhl-IZ-uhm
Listen in Context
Many people in the 19th century believed in spiritualism.
She studied spiritualism at university.
My neighbor practices spiritualism every week.
Some people turn to spiritualism to find comfort after losing loved ones.