How to pronounce gigantism
Say it like jy-GAN-tih-zum. Gigantism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN).
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US American/dʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/jy-GAN-tih-zum
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- jy
- GAN
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gigantism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gigantism mean?
noun
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
- A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence.
Where does gigantism come from?
From French gigantisme, from Latin gigans (“giant”).
Words that rhyme with gigantism
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Questions about saying gigantism
How do you pronounce gigantism?
Say jy-GAN-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gigantism?
Gigantism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN). Broken into parts: jy · GAN · tih · zum.