How to pronounce abranchialism
Say it like ay-BRANG-kee-uh-lih-zum. Abranchialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRANG).
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- ay
- BRANG
- kee
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abranchialism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- BRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 abranchialism
American and British speakers say abranchialism in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-BRANG-kee-uh-lih-zum.
What does abranchialism mean?
- The condition of being without gills.
Where does abranchialism come from?
From abranchial + -ism.
Questions about saying abranchialism
How do you pronounce abranchialism?
Say ay-BRANG-kee-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abranchialism?
Abranchialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRANG). Broken into parts: ay · BRANG · kee · uh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say abranchialism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈbræŋkiəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.