How to pronounce abstractionism
Say it like ab-STRAK-shuh-niz-um. Abstractionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK).
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- ab
- STRAK
- shuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abstractionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 abstractionism
American and British speakers say abstractionism in essentially the same way: /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-STRAK-shuh-niz-um.
What does abstractionism mean?
- The creation, principles, or ideals of abstractions, in particular art.
- The presentation of ideas in an abstract manner.
Where does abstractionism come from?
From abstraction + -ism.
Questions about saying abstractionism
How do you pronounce abstractionism?
Say ab-STRAK-shuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abstractionism?
Abstractionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAK). Broken into parts: ab · STRAK · shuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say abstractionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /æbˈstrækʃəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.