How to pronounce academism
Say it like uh-KAD-uh-miz-um. Academism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD).
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- uh
- KAD
- uh
- miz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mizGive 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 academism
American and British speakers say academism in essentially the same way: /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/ in the US and /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KAD-uh-miz-um.
What does academism mean?
- Alternative form of academicism
Where does academism come from?
From academy + -ism.
Questions about saying academism
How do you pronounce academism?
Say uh-KAD-uh-miz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academism?
Academism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAD). Broken into parts: uh · KAD · uh · miz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say academism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/ and the British form is /əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.