How to pronounce illeism
Say it like IL-ee-ih-zum. Illeism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- ee
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illeism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of illeism
American and British speakers say illeism in essentially the same way: /ˈɪliɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɪliːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IL-ee-ih-zum.
What does illeism mean?
- The practice of (excessively) referring to oneself in the third person.
Where does illeism come from?
From Latin ille (“that man; he”) + -ism, modeled on egoism.
Questions about saying illeism
How do you pronounce illeism?
Say IL-ee-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪliɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪliːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illeism?
Illeism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · ee · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say illeism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪliɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪliːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.