How to pronounce leucism
Say it like LOO-sih-zum. Leucism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 leucism
American and British speakers say leucism in essentially the same way: /ˈlusɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈluːsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-sih-zum.
What does leucism mean?
- An animal condition in which there is partial loss of pigmentation resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales or cuticle, but not the eyes (caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment, not just melanin).
Where does leucism come from?
From leuco- + -ism.
Questions about saying leucism
How do you pronounce leucism?
Say LOO-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈluːsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucism?
Leucism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say leucism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈluːsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.