How to pronounce poppism
Say it like POP-ih-zum. Poppism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 poppism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-ih-zum.
What does poppism mean?
- The act of making a smack sound with the lip.
Questions about saying poppism
How do you pronounce poppism?
Say POP-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppism?
Poppism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · ih · zum.
Is poppism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒpɪzəm/ (POP-ih-zum).