How to pronounce "gradualism"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "gradualism"

Learn how to break down "gradualism" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

grad-u-al-ism
4 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

G R AE1 JH AH0 W AH0 L IH2 Z AH0 M
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Definition of "gradualism"

Noun

  • The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden development of new species or biological features from one generation to the next.
  • (transferred sense) The belief that some phenomenon occurs gradually over a long period of time.
  • The belief that change ought to be brought about in small, discrete increments rather than in abrupt strokes such as revolutions or uprisings.

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