How to pronounce albinism
Say it like AL-buh-niz-um. Albinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- buh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albinism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep 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 albinism
American and British speakers say albinism in essentially the same way: /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-buh-niz-um.
What does albinism mean?
- Congenital lack of melanin pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair or feathers (or more rarely only in the eyes); the condition of being albino.
Where does albinism come from?
From albino + -ism.
Questions about saying albinism
How do you pronounce albinism?
Say AL-buh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albinism?
Albinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · buh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say albinism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈælbəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.