How to pronounce ageism
Say it like AY-jih-zum. Ageism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- jih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ageism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ageism
American and British speakers say ageism in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-jih-zum.
What does ageism mean?
- The treating of a person or people, especially older people, differently from others based on assumptions, prejudices or/and stereotypes relating to their age.
Where does ageism come from?
From age + -ism. Coined by American academic Robert N.
Questions about saying ageism
How do you pronounce ageism?
Say AY-jih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ageism?
Ageism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · jih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say ageism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdʒɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.