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How to pronounce classism

Say it like KLAS-ih-zum. Classism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).

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US American/ˈklæsɪzəm/KLAS-ih-zum
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  • KLAS
  • ih
  • zum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Classism pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does classism mean?

noun
  1. Discrimination or prejudice that is based on social class, especially against those of lower social class.

Where does classism come from?

From class + -ism.

Questions about saying classism

How do you pronounce classism?

Say KLAS-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in classism?

Classism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · ih · zum.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).