How to pronounce pharisaism
Say it like FER-uh-say-iz-um. Pharisaism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- uh
- say
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharisaism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- izGive 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 pharisaism
American and British speakers say pharisaism in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrəˌseɪˌɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfærɪˌseɪɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAR-ih-say-ih-zum.
What does pharisaism mean?
- The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.
- Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.
Where does pharisaism come from?
From Late Latin Pharisaismus, from Pharĭsaeus (“Pharisee”) + -ismus (“-ism”); compare French Pharisaïsme, Italian Fariseismo (archaic), farisaismo.
Questions about saying pharisaism
How do you pronounce pharisaism?
Say FER-uh-say-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrəˌseɪˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfærɪˌseɪɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharisaism?
Pharisaism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · uh · say · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say pharisaism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrəˌseɪˌɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfærɪˌseɪɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.