How to pronounce classicism
Say it like KLAS-ih-siz-um. Classicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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US American/ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/KLAS-ih-siz-um
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- KLAS
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 classicism mean?
noun
- All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion.
- Classical scholarship.
- A Latin or Ancient Greek expression used in an English sentence.
Where does classicism come from?
From classic + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying classicism
How do you pronounce classicism?
Say KLAS-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classicism?
Classicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · ih · siz · um.