How to pronounce eonism
Say it like EE-uh-niz-um. Eonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- uh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eonism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 eonism
American and British speakers say eonism in essentially the same way: /ˈiəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈiːəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-uh-niz-um.
What does eonism mean?
- The pretence of being the opposite sex, especially that by a man of being a woman; transvestism.
Where does eonism come from?
Coined in 1920 by the British physician and sexologist Havelock Ellis (1859–1939) after Chevalier d'Eon (1728–1810), a French diplomat, spy and soldier who presented as male for 49 years, then as a female for 33.
Questions about saying eonism
How do you pronounce eonism?
Say EE-uh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈiəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈiːəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eonism?
Eonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · uh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say eonism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈiːəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.