How to pronounce lachesism
Say it like LAK-uh-siz-um. Lachesism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- uh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lachesism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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 lachesism
American and British speakers say lachesism in essentially the same way: /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-uh-siz-um.
What does lachesism mean?
- The yearning for the clarity or reprioritisation afforded by surviving a disaster.
Where does lachesism come from?
From Lachesis + -ism; coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, with reference to the Ancient Greek goddess Lachesis, the Fate responsible for allotting the span of each mortal's life.
Questions about saying lachesism
How do you pronounce lachesism?
Say LAK-uh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lachesism?
Lachesism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · uh · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lachesism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈlækəˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.