How to pronounce accismus
Say it like ak-SIZ-mus. Accismus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZ).
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- ak
- SIZ
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accismus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accismus
American and British speakers say accismus in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɪzməs/ in the US and /ækˈsɪzməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SIZ-mus.
What does accismus mean?
- The feigning of disinterest in something while actually desiring it.
Words that rhyme with accismus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accismus.
Questions about saying accismus
How do you pronounce accismus?
Say ak-SIZ-mus. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɪzməs/. In British English it is /ækˈsɪzməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accismus?
Accismus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZ). Broken into parts: ak · SIZ · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say accismus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɪzməs/ and the British form is /ækˈsɪzməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.