How to pronounce minimalism
Say it like MIN-uh-muh-lih-zum. Minimalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- muh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minimalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 minimalism
American and British speakers say minimalism in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnəməlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-muh-lih-zum.
What does minimalism mean?
- A style of art that emphasizes extreme simplicity of form.
- A style of music that emphasizes extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.
- Of simple living, the intentional reduction of material possessions and distractions.
Where does minimalism come from?
From minimal + -ism.
Questions about saying minimalism
How do you pronounce minimalism?
Say MIN-uh-muh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnəməlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minimalism?
Minimalism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · muh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say minimalism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnəməlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪməlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.