How to pronounce laicism
Say it like LAY-ih-sih-zum. Laicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- ih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep 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 laicism
American and British speakers say laicism in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-ih-sih-zum.
What does laicism mean?
- Secularism.
Where does laicism come from?
From laic + -ism.
Questions about saying laicism
How do you pronounce laicism?
Say LAY-ih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laicism?
Laicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · ih · sih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say laicism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈleɪɪsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.