How to pronounce ostracism
Say it like OST-ruh-siz-um. Ostracism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OST).
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- OST
- ruh
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostracism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizGive 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 ostracism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OST-ruh-sih-zum.
What does ostracism mean?
- Banishment by some general consent.
- Temporary exclusion from a community or society.
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Questions about saying ostracism
How do you pronounce ostracism?
Say OST-ruh-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstrəˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostracism?
Ostracism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OST). Broken into parts: OST · ruh · siz · um.
Is ostracism 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 /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/ (OST-ruh-sih-zum).