How to pronounce neoclassicism
Say it like nee-oh-KLAS-ih-siz-um. Neoclassicism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAS).
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US American/ˌnioʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/nee-oh-KLAS-ih-siz-um
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- nee
- oh
- KLAS
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoclassicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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.
What does neoclassicism mean?
noun
- Any of several movements in the arts, architecture, literature and music that revived forms from earlier centuries, especially those of the ancient Greeks and ancient Romans.
Where does neoclassicism come from?
From neo- + classic + -ism.
Questions about saying neoclassicism
How do you pronounce neoclassicism?
Say nee-oh-KLAS-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoclassicism?
Neoclassicism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAS). Broken into parts: nee · oh · KLAS · ih · siz · um.