How to pronounce hypnotism
Say it like HIP-nuh-tiz-um. Hypnotism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- nuh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnotism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive 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 hypnotism
American and British speakers say hypnotism in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-nuh-tiz-um.
What does hypnotism mean?
- The art of inducing hypnosis.
Where does hypnotism come from?
From hypnotize + -ism.
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Questions about saying hypnotism
How do you pronounce hypnotism?
Say HIP-nuh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnotism?
Hypnotism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · nuh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say hypnotism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.