How to pronounce magnetism
Say it like MAG-nuh-tiz-um. Magnetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
- MAG
- nuh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnetism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive 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 magnetism
American and British speakers say magnetism in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nuh-tiz-um.
What does magnetism mean?
- The property of being magnetic.
- The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
- Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.
Where does magnetism come from?
From magnet + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- magneticness
- magnetic attraction
- magnetic force
- magnetics
Questions about saying magnetism
How do you pronounce magnetism?
Say MAG-nuh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnetism?
Magnetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nuh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say magnetism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.