How to pronounce presenteeism
Say it like pres-un-TEE-iz-um. Presenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
- pres
- un
- TEE
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presenteeism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- presGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- izGive 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 presenteeism
American and British speakers say presenteeism in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ in the US and /prɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: pres-un-TEE-iz-um.
What does presenteeism mean?
- The fact of being present at work, especially if one is too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.
Where does presenteeism come from?
From presentee + -ism, after absenteeism, coined by academic Cary Cooper.
Words that rhyme with presenteeism
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Questions about saying presenteeism
How do you pronounce presenteeism?
Say pres-un-TEE-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /prɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presenteeism?
Presenteeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: pres · un · TEE · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say presenteeism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛsənˈtiˌɪzəm/ and the British form is /prɛsənˈtiːˌɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.