How to pronounce lionism
Say it like LY-uh-niz-um. Lionism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- uh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 lionism
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: LY-nih-zum.
What does lionism mean?
- The practice of lionizing (“treating a person as a celebrity or someone important”); also, the state of being lionized.
- The state of a person having a leonine facies, that is, facial features which resemble those of a lion as a result of some disease, especially a form of leprosy which causes leontiasis (“a medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the cranial and facial bones”).
- The ideals of Rastafarianism.
Where does lionism come from?
Etymology 1 sense 1 (“19th-century practice of bringing an interesting person or object into one’s home as entertainment for visitors; state of being such a person or object”) refers to the lions previously on display at a menagerie in the
Questions about saying lionism
How do you pronounce lionism?
Say LY-uh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lionism?
Lionism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · uh · niz · um.
Is lionism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈlaɪnɪzəm/ (LY-nih-zum).