How to pronounce neoterism
Say it like nee-OT-uh-riz-um. Neoterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- nee
- OT
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoterism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 neoterism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-OT-uh-rih-zum.
What does neoterism mean?
- a neoteric (newly coined) word or phrase.
Questions about saying neoterism
How do you pronounce neoterism?
Say nee-OT-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /niˈɑtəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /niːˈɒtərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoterism?
Neoterism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: nee · OT · uh · riz · um.
Is neoterism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /niːˈɒtərɪzəm/ (nee-OT-uh-rih-zum).