How to pronounce organism
Say it like OR-guh-niz-um. Organism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- guh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 organism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-niz-um.
What does organism mean?
- a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
- a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body“the social organism”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying organism
How do you pronounce organism?
Say OR-guh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organism?
Organism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · niz · um.
Is organism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm/ (AW-guh-niz-um).