How to pronounce nudism
Say it like NOO-dih-zum. Nudism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- dih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep 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 nudism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-dih-zum.
What does nudism mean?
- The belief in or practice of going nude in social, nonsexualized and frequently mixed-gender groups specifically in cultures where going nude in the social situation is not the norm.
Where does nudism come from?
From French nudisme. By surface analysis, nude + -ism.
Questions about saying nudism
How do you pronounce nudism?
Say NOO-dih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnudɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudism?
Nudism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · dih · zum.
Is nudism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːdɪzəm/ (NYOO-dih-zum).