How to pronounce pismirism
Say it like PIS-my-uh-riz-um. Pismirism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- my
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pismirism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive 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 pismirism
American and British speakers say pismirism in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪsmaɪəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpɪsmaɪərɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-my-uh-rih-zum.
What does pismirism mean?
- Hoarding of money; frugality.
Where does pismirism come from?
From pismire + -ism.
Questions about saying pismirism
How do you pronounce pismirism?
Say PIS-my-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪsmaɪəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɪsmaɪərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pismirism?
Pismirism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · my · uh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say pismirism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪsmaɪəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpɪsmaɪərɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.