How to pronounce puppyism
Say it like PUH-pee-iz-um. Puppyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUH).
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- PUH
- pee
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puppyism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. 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 puppyism
American and British speakers say puppyism in essentially the same way: /ˈpəpiˌɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpʌpiɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHP-ee-ih-zum.
What does puppyism mean?
- Conceit, vanity, or arrogant behavior, especially that of a pretentious or self-important young man.
Where does puppyism come from?
From puppy + -ism.
Questions about saying puppyism
How do you pronounce puppyism?
Say PUH-pee-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpəpiˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpʌpiɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puppyism?
Puppyism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUH). Broken into parts: PUH · pee · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say puppyism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpəpiˌɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpʌpiɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.