How to pronounce chiasm
Say it like KY-az-um. Chiasm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- az
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- azKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chiasm
American and British speakers say chiasm in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪæzəm/ in the US and /ˈkaɪæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-az-um.
What does chiasm mean?
- Alternative form of chiasma.
- Alternative form of chiasmus.
Questions about saying chiasm
How do you pronounce chiasm?
Say KY-az-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiasm?
Chiasm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · az · um.
Do Americans and Brits say chiasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪæzəm/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.