How to pronounce pithiatism
Say it like PITH-ee-uh-tiz-um. Pithiatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PITH).
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- PITH
- ee
- uh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pithiatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive 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 pithiatism
American and British speakers say pithiatism in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PITH-ee-uh-tiz-um.
What does pithiatism mean?
- A form of hysteria that can be cured by persuasive suggestion.
Questions about saying pithiatism
How do you pronounce pithiatism?
Say PITH-ee-uh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pithiatism?
Pithiatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PITH). Broken into parts: PITH · ee · uh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say pithiatism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpɪθiəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.