How to pronounce aphorisms
Say it like AF-uh-riz-umz. Aphorisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).
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US American/ˈæfəˌrɪzəmz/AF-uh-riz-umz
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- AF
- uh
- riz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphorisms 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.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does aphorisms mean?
noun
- plural of aphorism How to pronounce aphorism
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aphorism How to pronounce aphorism
Questions about saying aphorisms
How do you pronounce aphorisms?
Say AF-uh-riz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəˌrɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphorisms?
Aphorisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · riz · umz.