How to pronounce mycterism
Say it like MIK-tuh-rih-zum. Mycterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- tuh
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mycterism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep 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 mycterism
American and British speakers say mycterism in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-tuh-rih-zum.
What does mycterism mean?
- A subtle or scornful jibe.
Questions about saying mycterism
How do you pronounce mycterism?
Say MIK-tuh-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mycterism?
Mycterism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · tuh · rih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say mycterism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪktərɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.