How to pronounce dynamism
Say it like DY-nuh-miz-um. Dynamism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- nuh
- miz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dynamism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mizGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of dynamism
American and British speakers say dynamism in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-nuh-miz-um.
What does dynamism mean?
- Great energy, drive, force, or power; vigor of body, mind, or personality; oomph or pizzazz.
- Dynamic reality; active energy; continuous change, progress, or activity.“The fact that the war is no longer the main issue in the election points to the dynamism of foreign affairs.”
- Any of several philosophical theories that attempt to explain the universe by an immanent force.
Questions about saying dynamism
How do you pronounce dynamism?
Say DY-nuh-miz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dynamism?
Dynamism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · miz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say dynamism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.