How to pronounce mephitism
Say it like muh-FY-tih-zum. Mephitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- muh
- FY
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mephitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tihKeep 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 mephitism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-FY-tih-zum.
What does mephitism mean?
- Synonym of mephitis.
Questions about saying mephitism
How do you pronounce mephitism?
Say muh-FY-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /məˈfaɪtɪzəm/. In British English it is /məˈfaɪtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mephitism?
Mephitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: muh · FY · tih · zum.
Is mephitism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈfaɪtɪzəm/ (muh-FY-tih-zum).