How to pronounce academicism
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-uh-siz-um. Academicism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ak
- uh
- DEM
- uh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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 academicism
American and British speakers say academicism in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-uh-siz-um.
What does academicism mean?
- The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
- Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
- Speculative thoughts and attitudes.
Where does academicism come from?
From academic + -ism.
Questions about saying academicism
How do you pronounce academicism?
Say ak-uh-DEM-uh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academicism?
Academicism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · uh · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say academicism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛməˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.