How to pronounce pietism
Say it like PEE-tih-zum. Pietism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pietism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep 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 pietism
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PY-uh-tih-zum.
What does pietism mean?
- A movement in the Lutheran church in the late 17th and 18th centuries, calling for practical and devout Christianity.
Where does pietism come from?
From piety + -ism.
Words that rhyme with pietism
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Questions about saying pietism
How do you pronounce pietism?
Say PEE-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪətɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pietism?
Pietism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · tih · zum.
Is pietism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈpaɪətɪzəm/ (PY-uh-tih-zum).