How to pronounce alpinism
Say it like AL-pih-nih-zum. Alpinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- pih
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alpinism 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep 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 alpinism
American and British speakers say alpinism in essentially the same way: /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-pih-nih-zum.
What does alpinism mean?
- Mountain climbing.
Where does alpinism come from?
From alpine + -ism.
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Questions about saying alpinism
How do you pronounce alpinism?
Say AL-pih-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alpinism?
Alpinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · pih · nih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say alpinism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈælpɪnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.