How to pronounce mysticism
Say it like MIS-tih-siz-um. Mysticism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- tih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mysticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizGive 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 mysticism
American and British speakers say mysticism in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-tih-siz-um.
What does mysticism mean?
- The beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics.
- A doctrine of direct communication or spiritual intuition of divine truth.
- A transcendental union of soul or mind with the divine reality or divinity.
Questions about saying mysticism
How do you pronounce mysticism?
Say MIS-tih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mysticism?
Mysticism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · tih · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mysticism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.