How to pronounce absinthism
Say it like AB-sun-thiz-um. Absinthism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sun
- thiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absinthism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absinthism
American and British speakers say absinthism in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sun-thiz-um.
What does absinthism mean?
- The condition of being poisoned by the excessive use of absinthe.
Where does absinthism come from?
From absinthe + -ism.
Questions about saying absinthism
How do you pronounce absinthism?
Say AB-sun-thiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absinthism?
Absinthism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sun · thiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say absinthism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈæbsənˌθɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.