How to pronounce merismus
Say it like muh-RIZ-mus. Merismus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ).
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- muh
- RIZ
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merismus 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.
- RIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of merismus
American and British speakers say merismus in essentially the same way: /məˈrɪzməs/ in the US and /məˈrɪzməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-RIZ-mus.
What does merismus mean?
- A metonymic term to describe a type of synecdoche in which two parts of a thing, perhaps contrasting or complementary parts, are made to stand for the whole.
Words that rhyme with merismus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merismus.
Questions about saying merismus
How do you pronounce merismus?
Say muh-RIZ-mus. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɪzməs/. In British English it is /məˈrɪzməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merismus?
Merismus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZ). Broken into parts: muh · RIZ · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say merismus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈrɪzməs/ and the British form is /məˈrɪzməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.