How to pronounce enthusiasm
Say it like in-THOO-zee-az-um. Enthusiasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOO).
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- in
- THOO
- zee
- az
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthusiasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- azGive this part a little weight. 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 enthusiasm
American and British speakers say enthusiasm in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/ in the US and /ɪnˈθuːzɪˌæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-THOO-zih-az-um.
What does enthusiasm mean?
- a feeling of excitement
- overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
- a lively interest“enthusiasm for his program is growing”
Questions about saying enthusiasm
How do you pronounce enthusiasm?
Say in-THOO-zee-az-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/. In British English it is /ɪnˈθuːzɪˌæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthusiasm?
Enthusiasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOO). Broken into parts: in · THOO · zee · az · um.
Do Americans and Brits say enthusiasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/ and the British form is /ɪnˈθuːzɪˌæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.