How to pronounce hermeneuticism
Say it like hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-siz-um. Hermeneuticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- hur
- muh
- NYOO
- tuh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeneuticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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 hermeneuticism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-siz-um.
What does hermeneuticism mean?
- interpretationism
Where does hermeneuticism come from?
From hermeneutic + -ism.
Questions about saying hermeneuticism
How do you pronounce hermeneuticism?
Say hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝməˈnjutəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeneuticism?
Hermeneuticism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: hur · muh · NYOO · tuh · siz · um.
Is hermeneuticism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtəˌsɪzəm/ (hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-siz-um).