How to pronounce neonism
Say it like NEE-uh-nih-zum. Neonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neonism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 neonism
American and British speakers say neonism in essentially the same way: /ˈniənɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈniːənɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-nih-zum.
What does neonism mean?
- A word or phrase which has recently been coined; a new word or phrase, a neologism.
Questions about saying neonism
How do you pronounce neonism?
Say NEE-uh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈniənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈniːənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neonism?
Neonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · nih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say neonism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniənɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈniːənɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.