How to pronounce aspheterism
Say it like as-FET-uh-riz-um. Aspheterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- as
- FET
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspheterism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FETSay 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.
- rizGive 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 aspheterism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: us-FET-uh-riz-um.
What does aspheterism mean?
- The view that all property should be in common ownership and that no individual should benefit from private possession.
Questions about saying aspheterism
How do you pronounce aspheterism?
Say as-FET-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /æsˈfɛtəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /əsˈfɛtəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspheterism?
Aspheterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: as · FET · uh · riz · um.
Is aspheterism 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 /əsˈfɛtəˌrɪzəm/ (us-FET-uh-riz-um).