How to pronounce asceticism
Say it like uh-SET-uh-siz-um. Asceticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- uh
- SET
- uh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asceticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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 asceticism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SET-uh-siz-um.
What does asceticism mean?
- The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
Where does asceticism come from?
From ascetic + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying asceticism
How do you pronounce asceticism?
Say uh-SET-uh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asceticism?
Asceticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: uh · SET · uh · siz · um.
Is asceticism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈsɛtəˌsɪzəm/ (uh-SET-uh-siz-um).