How to pronounce galvanism
Say it like GAL-vuh-niz-um. Galvanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- vuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galvanism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- vuhKeep 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 galvanism
American and British speakers say galvanism in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-vuh-niz-um.
What does galvanism mean?
- The chemical generation of electricity.
- The (therapeutic) use of electricity directly applied to the body.
Where does galvanism come from?
From French galvanisme, after physiologist Luigi Alyisio Galvani (1737–1798) + -isme.
Questions about saying galvanism
How do you pronounce galvanism?
Say GAL-vuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galvanism?
Galvanism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · vuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say galvanism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.