How to pronounce exhibitionism
Say it like ek-sih-BISH-uh-nizm. Exhibitionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- ek
- sih
- BISH
- uh
- nizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exhibitionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exhibitionism
American and British speakers say exhibitionism in essentially the same way: /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/ in the US and /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-sih-BISH-uh-nizm.
What does exhibitionism mean?
- The practice or character trait of deliberately drawing attention to oneself.
Where does exhibitionism come from?
From exhibition + -ism.
Questions about saying exhibitionism
How do you pronounce exhibitionism?
Say ek-sih-BISH-uh-nizm. The American pronunciation is /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/. In British English it is /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exhibitionism?
Exhibitionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: ek · sih · BISH · uh · nizm.
Do Americans and Brits say exhibitionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/ and the British form is /ɛksɪˈbɪʃənɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.