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# How to pronounce "illegalism" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **il·le·ga·lism**
- **Stress**: **IL** — say this syllable louder and longer

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- Illegal activity, especially seen as systemic or as part of a general philosophy or ideology.
  - *Example*: "Sprinzak argued that the rule of law has never been fully institutionalized in Israel and that illegalism is a basic characteristic of political culture."

### Example Sentences
- "Sprinzak argued that the rule of law has never been fully institutionalized in Israel and that illegalism is a basic characteristic of political culture."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "illegalism"

- **Syllables**: il · le · ga · lism
- **Stress**: IL — say this syllable louder and longer
- **IPA**: `/ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed /IL/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Related Pronunciations

[illegalise](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalise), [illegalist](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalist), [illegalest](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalest), [illegalised](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalised), [illegalises](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalises), [illegality](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegality), [illegalize](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/illegalize), [ill](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/ill)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “illegalism”?
“illegalism” is pronounced /ɪˈliːɡəlɪz(ə)m/ (il · le · ga · lism). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “illegalism”?
“illegalism” has 4 syllables: il · le · ga · lism.

### Where is the stress in “illegalism”?
The primary stress in “illegalism” is on “IL”.

### What does “illegalism” mean?
Illegal activity, especially seen as systemic or as part of a general philosophy or ideology.


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