How to pronounce charisma
Say it like kuh-RIZ-muh. Charisma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ).
- kuh
- RIZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charisma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of charisma
American and British speakers say charisma in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɪzmə/ in the US and /kəˈrɪzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RIZ-muh.
What does charisma mean?
- A gift or power of leadership or authority.“The leader has his charisma.”
- The capacity to inspire devotion or enthusiasm; personal charm.“the charisma of a popular actor”
- A gift or power bestowed upon a person by the Holy Spirit; a grace.
Where does charisma come from?
Outside of theology, as early as 1930, charisma was found in a translation of a book written by German sociologist Max Weber, which OED and Etymonline regards as a semantic loan from German Charisma, denoting the special ability of certain
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Questions about saying charisma
How do you pronounce charisma?
Say kuh-RIZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪzmə/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charisma?
Charisma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ). Broken into parts: kuh · RIZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say charisma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɪzmə/ and the British form is /kəˈrɪzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.