How to pronounce esoterism
Say it like es-uh-TER-izm. Esoterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- es
- uh
- TER
- izm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esoterism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of esoterism
American and British speakers say esoterism in essentially the same way: /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪzm/ in the US and /ˌiːsəʊˈtɛrɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-soh-TER-izm.
What does esoterism mean?
- The inward forms of faith and religion; transcendence, mystic experience, and internal realizations of the Divine.
- The quality of being esoteric.
Questions about saying esoterism
How do you pronounce esoterism?
Say es-uh-TER-izm. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪzm/. In British English it is /ˌiːsəʊˈtɛrɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esoterism?
Esoterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: es · uh · TER · izm.
Do Americans and Brits say esoterism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪzm/ and the British form is /ˌiːsəʊˈtɛrɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.