How to pronounce occhiolism
Say it like OH-kyoh-liz-um. Occhiolism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kyoh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occhiolism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kyohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lizGive 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 occhiolism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kyoh-liz-um.
What does occhiolism mean?
- The awareness of the small scope of one's own perspective and the way it limits one's ability to fully understand the world.
Where does occhiolism come from?
Coined by American author and neologist John Koenig, creator of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, from Italian occhiolino (“little eye”), the name given by inventor Galileo to a prototype microscope in the early 1600s, + -ism.
Questions about saying occhiolism
How do you pronounce occhiolism?
Say OH-kyoh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊkjoʊˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈəʊkjəʊˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occhiolism?
Occhiolism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kyoh · liz · um.
Is occhiolism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊkjəʊˌlɪzəm/ (OH-kyoh-liz-um).