How to pronounce kleisma
Say it like KLYZE-muh. Kleisma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLYZE).
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- KLYZE
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleisma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kleisma
American and British speakers say kleisma in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪzmə/ in the US and /ˈklaɪzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLYZE-muh.
What does kleisma mean?
- A very small interval that is the difference between 6 just minor thirds and a perfect twelfth.
Questions about saying kleisma
How do you pronounce kleisma?
Say KLYZE-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪzmə/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleisma?
Kleisma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLYZE). Broken into parts: KLYZE · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say kleisma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪzmə/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.