How to pronounce narcissism
Say it like NAR-sih-siz-um. Narcissism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- sih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcissism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep 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 narcissism
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-suh-sizm.
What does narcissism mean?
- A self-centered personality trait in which the person is infatuated with their own characteristics and image that are idealized while others and their differences are devalued in comparison (unless sameness kindles spectacular affinity that forms a rerouting of one's self-love, i.e. the person can s
- Sexual desire for one's own body.
Where does narcissism come from?
From obsolete German Narzissismus (now Narzissmus by haplology), from Narziss (“Narcissus”) + -ism.
Questions about saying narcissism
How do you pronounce narcissism?
Say NAR-sih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrsɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcissism?
Narcissism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · sih · siz · um.
Is narcissism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ (NAH-suh-sizm).