How to pronounce prisms
Say it like PRIZ-umz. Prisms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ).
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- PRIZ
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prisms 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prisms
American and British speakers say prisms in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈprɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIZ-umz.
What does prisms mean?
- plural of prism How to pronounce prism
Questions about saying prisms
How do you pronounce prisms?
Say PRIZ-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prisms?
Prisms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIZ). Broken into parts: PRIZ · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say prisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.