How to pronounce animism
Say it like AN-uh-miz-um. Animism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- miz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay 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 animism
American and British speakers say animism in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-miz-um.
What does animism mean?
- A belief that spirits inhabit some or all classes of natural objects or phenomena.
- A belief that an immaterial force animates the universe.
- A doctrine that animal life is produced by an immaterial spirit.
Where does animism come from?
From anima + -ism, from Latin anima (“life", "breath", "soul”).
Questions about saying animism
How do you pronounce animism?
Say AN-uh-miz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animism?
Animism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · miz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say animism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌmɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.