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How to pronounce graphism

Say it like GRAF-ih-zum. Graphism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF).

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US American/ˈɡræfɪzəm/GRAF-ih-zum
UK British/ˈɡrɑːfɪzəm/GRAH-fih-zum
  • GRAF
  • ih
  • zum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Graphism pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of graphism

  • British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.

British respelling: GRAH-fih-zum.

What does graphism mean?

noun
  1. The expression of thought in material symbols.

Questions about saying graphism

How do you pronounce graphism?

Say GRAF-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in graphism?

Graphism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF). Broken into parts: GRAF · ih · zum.

Is graphism pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrɑːfɪzəm/ (GRAH-fih-zum).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).