How to pronounce ableism
Say it like AY-buh-lih-zum. Ableism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- buh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ableism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ableism
American and British speakers say ableism in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-buh-lih-zum.
What does ableism mean?
- Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
- An instance of ableism.
Where does ableism come from?
From able + -ism, modeled on racism, sexism, etc.
Questions about saying ableism
How do you pronounce ableism?
Say AY-buh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ableism?
Ableism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · buh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say ableism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.