How to pronounce organisms
Say it like OR-guh-niz-umz. Organisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- guh
- niz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organisms 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of organisms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-niz-umz.
What does organisms mean?
- plural of organism How to pronounce organism
Questions about saying organisms
How do you pronounce organisms?
Say OR-guh-niz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organisms?
Organisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · niz · umz.
Is organisms 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 /ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəmz/ (AW-guh-niz-umz).