feminism

/ˈfɛmɪnɪzəm/

Syllables fem·i·nism

Stress FEM-i-nism

Phonics Breakdown

fem

/fɛm/

short e

in

/ɪn/

short i

ism

/ɪzəm/

schwa

Meaning

The belief in and advocacy of women's social, political, and economic equality.

Sound Reference

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fem=/fɛm/(feminine) + in=/ɪn/(in) + ism=/ɪzəm/(tourism)

Example

Feminism has influenced laws and social attitudes around the world.