How to pronounce aphetism
Say it like AF-uh-tiz-um. Aphetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæfəˌtɪzəm/AF-uh-tiz-um
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- AF
- uh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphetism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AFSay 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.
- tizGive 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.
What does aphetism mean?
noun
- The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
- Aphesis.
Where does aphetism come from?
From aphesis + -ism.
Questions about saying aphetism
How do you pronounce aphetism?
Say AF-uh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphetism?
Aphetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · tiz · um.