How to pronounce mannerism
Say it like MAN-uh-riz-um. Mannerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mannerism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 mannerism
American and British speakers say mannerism in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-riz-um.
What does mannerism mean?
- A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
- Exaggerated or affected style in art, speech, or other behavior.
- In literature, an ostentatious and unnatural style of the second half of the sixteenth century. In the contemporary criticism, described as a negation of the classicist equilibrium, pre-Baroque, and deforming expressiveness.
- In fine art, a style that is inspired by previous models, aiming to reproduce subjects in an expressive language.
Where does mannerism come from?
From manner + -ism.
Questions about saying mannerism
How do you pronounce mannerism?
Say MAN-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mannerism?
Mannerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mannerism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.