How to pronounce dadaism
Say it like DAH-dah-ih-zum. Dadaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH).
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- DAH
- dah
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dadaism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 dadaism
American and British speakers say dadaism in essentially the same way: /ˈdɑdɑɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈdɑːdɑːrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAH-dah-rih-zum.
What does dadaism mean?
- The cultural movement of Dada.
Where does dadaism come from?
Borrowed from French dadaïsme.
Questions about saying dadaism
How do you pronounce dadaism?
Say DAH-dah-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑdɑɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːdɑːrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dadaism?
Dadaism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAH). Broken into parts: DAH · dah · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say dadaism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɑdɑɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈdɑːdɑːrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.