How to pronounce naturism
Say it like NAY-chuh-riz-um. Naturism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- chuh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 naturism
American and British speakers say naturism in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-chuh-riz-um.
What does naturism mean?
- The belief in or practice of going nude in social settings, often in mixed-gender groups, specifically either in cultures where this is not the norm or for health reasons.
- The worship of the powers of nature.
Where does naturism come from?
Borrowed from French naturisme.
Questions about saying naturism
How do you pronounce naturism?
Say NAY-chuh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturism?
Naturism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · chuh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say naturism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈneɪtʃəˌrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.