How to pronounce learnedism
Say it like LER-nih-dih-zum. Learnedism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER).
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- LER
- nih
- dih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Learnedism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep 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 learnedism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-nih-dih-zum.
What does learnedism mean?
- A word acquired through formal education rather than through childhood language acquisition.
Where does learnedism come from?
From learned + -ism. Compare learned borrowing.
Questions about saying learnedism
How do you pronounce learnedism?
Say LER-nih-dih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɚnɪdɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːnɪdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in learnedism?
Learnedism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER). Broken into parts: LER · nih · dih · zum.
Is learnedism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɜːnɪdɪzəm/ (LUR-nih-dih-zum).