How to Pronounce "tourism"
word
ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm
TOO-rih-zum
tˈɔːɹɪzəm
TAW-rih-zum
Definition
Tourism is the business or activity of people traveling to places for pleasure, often as visitors, vacations, or sightseeing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm
British English
tˈɔːɹɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TOO-rih-zum
UK
TAW-rih-zum
Listen in Context
Tourism helps many countries earn money.
The city’s main industry is tourism.
Tourism grows during the summer months.
The island relies on tourism for most of its jobs.