How to pronounce parametricism
Say it like par-uh-MET-rih-sih-zum. Parametricism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
- par
- uh
- MET
- rih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parametricism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep 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 parametricism
American and British speakers say parametricism in essentially the same way: /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/ in the US and /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-MET-rih-sih-zum.
What does parametricism mean?
- An avant-garde, computer-aided style of architecture and urban planning in which (the functions of) spaces are considered parametrically variable (dynamic) rather than static.
Where does parametricism come from?
From parametric + -ism, coined in 2008 by Patrik Schumacher.
Questions about saying parametricism
How do you pronounce parametricism?
Say par-uh-MET-rih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parametricism?
Parametricism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: par · uh · MET · rih · sih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say parametricism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/ and the British form is /pærəˈmɛtrɪsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.