How to pronounce imagism
Say it like IM-ih-jih-zum. Imagism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- ih
- jih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imagism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep 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 imagism
American and British speakers say imagism in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-ih-jih-zum.
What does imagism mean?
- A form of poetry utilising precise imagery and clear language.
- The theory that thinking is based on the formation of images in the mind.
Where does imagism come from?
From image + -ism.
Questions about saying imagism
How do you pronounce imagism?
Say IM-ih-jih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imagism?
Imagism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · ih · jih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say imagism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪmɪdʒɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.