How to pronounce belletrism
Say it like bel-LET-riz-um. Belletrism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- bel
- LET
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belletrism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- belKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 belletrism
American and British speakers say belletrism in essentially the same way: /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/ in the US and /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bel-LET-riz-um.
What does belletrism mean?
- The writing of belles-lettres.
Where does belletrism come from?
From French belles-lettres + -ism.
Questions about saying belletrism
How do you pronounce belletrism?
Say bel-LET-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/. In British English it is /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belletrism?
Belletrism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: bel · LET · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say belletrism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/ and the British form is /bɛlˈlɛˌtrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.