How to pronounce pugilism
Say it like PYOO-juh-lih-zum. Pugilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- juh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pugilism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep 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 pugilism
American and British speakers say pugilism in essentially the same way: /ˈpjudʒəlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYOO-juh-lih-zum.
What does pugilism mean?
- Fighting with fists.
Where does pugilism come from?
From Latin pugil (“fist”) + -ism, related to pugnus (“fist”), from Proto-Indo-European roots.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pugilism
How do you pronounce pugilism?
Say PYOO-juh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjudʒəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pugilism?
Pugilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · juh · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say pugilism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpjudʒəlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpjuːdʒəlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.