How to pronounce poptimism
Say it like POP-tih-mih-zum. Poptimism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑptɪmɪzəm/POP-tih-mih-zum
UK British/ˈpɒptɪmɪzəm/POP-tih-mih-zum
- POP
- tih
- mih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poptimism 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mihKeep 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 poptimism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-tih-mih-zum.
What does poptimism mean?
noun
- The belief that pop music (or pop culture in general) is worthy of professional critique and interest.
Where does poptimism come from?
Blend of pop + optimism.
Questions about saying poptimism
How do you pronounce poptimism?
Say POP-tih-mih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑptɪmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒptɪmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poptimism?
Poptimism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · tih · mih · zum.
Is poptimism 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 /ˈpɒptɪmɪzəm/ (POP-tih-mih-zum).