How to pronounce eroticism
Say it like uh-ROT-ih-siz-um. Eroticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- uh
- ROT
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eroticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizGive 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 eroticism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-ROT-ih-siz-um.
What does eroticism mean?
- a state of anticipation of sexuality
- the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
Questions about saying eroticism
How do you pronounce eroticism?
Say uh-ROT-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɑtɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eroticism?
Eroticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: uh · ROT · ih · siz · um.
Is eroticism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/ (uh-ROT-ih-siz-um).