How to pronounce plagiarism
Say it like PLAY-juh-riz-um. Plagiarism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- juh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plagiarism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep 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 plagiarism
American and British speakers say plagiarism in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-juh-riz-um.
What does plagiarism mean?
- Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.“Even if it's not illegal, plagiarism is usually frowned upon.”
- Text or other work resulting from this act.“The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.”
- The instance of plagiarism.
Where does plagiarism come from?
From plagiary + -ism.
Questions about saying plagiarism
How do you pronounce plagiarism?
Say PLAY-juh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plagiarism?
Plagiarism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · juh · riz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say plagiarism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.