How to pronounce iconoclasm
Say it like eye-KAH-nuh-klaz-um. Iconoclasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- eye
- KAH
- nuh
- klaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconoclasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iconoclasm
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-KON-uh-klaz-um.
What does iconoclasm mean?
- The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.
- A challenge to a widely held belief, tradition or cherished institution.
Where does iconoclasm come from?
From iconoclast.
Questions about saying iconoclasm
How do you pronounce iconoclasm?
Say eye-KAH-nuh-klaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈkɑnəˌklæzəm/. In British English it is /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconoclasm?
Iconoclasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: eye · KAH · nuh · klaz · um.
Is iconoclasm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm/ (eye-KON-uh-klaz-um).