How to pronounce escapism
Say it like ih-SKAY-piz-um. Escapism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAY).
- ih
- SKAY
- piz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escapism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pizGive 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 escapism
American and British speakers say escapism in essentially the same way: /ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/ in the US and /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SKAY-pih-zum.
What does escapism mean?
- An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy.
- A genre of book, film etc. that one uses to indulge this tendency.
- The performance of an escape artist.
Where does escapism come from?
From escape + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying escapism
How do you pronounce escapism?
Say ih-SKAY-piz-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escapism?
Escapism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAY). Broken into parts: ih · SKAY · piz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say escapism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈskeɪˌpɪzəm/ and the British form is /ɪˈskeɪpɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.