How to pronounce prism
Say it like PRIZ-um. Prism has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ).
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- PRIZ
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIZSay this part loudest and longest. 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 prism
American and British speakers say prism in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈprɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIZ-um.
What does prism mean?
- An object having the shape of a geometrical prism (sense 1).
- A cutting (“open passage at a level lower than the surrounding terrain, dug for a canal, railway, or road to go through”) or an embankment shaped like a prism (sense 1) or a number of prisms, such that its volume can be easily calculated.
- A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.
Words that rhyme with prism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prism.
Questions about saying prism
How do you pronounce prism?
Say PRIZ-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈprɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prism?
Prism has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: PRIZ · um.
Do Americans and Brits say prism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈprɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.