How to pronounce athleticism
Say it like ath-LET-ih-siz-um. Athleticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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US American/æθˈlɛtɪˌsɪzəm/ath-LET-ih-siz-um
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- ath
- LET
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athleticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- athKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
What does athleticism mean?
noun
- The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.
- A show of athletic prowess.
Where does athleticism come from?
From athletic + -ism.
Questions about saying athleticism
How do you pronounce athleticism?
Say ath-LET-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /æθˈlɛtɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athleticism?
Athleticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: ath · LET · ih · siz · um.