How to pronounce blackguardism
Say it like BLAG-ar-dih-zum. Blackguardism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG).
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- BLAG
- ar
- dih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackguardism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blackguardism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAG-ah-dih-zum.
What does blackguardism mean?
- Synonym of blackguardry.
Where does blackguardism come from?
From blackguard + -ism.
Questions about saying blackguardism
How do you pronounce blackguardism?
Say BLAG-ar-dih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæˌɡɑrdɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈblæɡɑːdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackguardism?
Blackguardism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG). Broken into parts: BLAG · ar · dih · zum.
Is blackguardism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblæɡɑːdɪzəm/ (BLAG-ah-dih-zum).