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How to pronounce tourism
Say it like this: /ˈtʊɹɪzəm/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈtʊɹɪzəm/
British/ˈtʊəɹɪzəm/
What does tourism mean?
nounThe act of travelling or sightseeing, particularly away from one's home.
“Mass tourism damaged the beach.”
The industry in which such travels and sightseeing are organized.
“Tourism brings a lot of tax revenue to the area.”
The act of visiting another region or jurisdiction for a particular purpose.
“libel tourism; suicide tourism; sex tourism”
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