How to pronounce racism
Say it like RAY-siz-um. Racism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizGive 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 racism
American and British speakers say racism in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-siz-um.
What does racism mean?
- the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
- discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Where does racism come from?
Borrowed from French racisme, equivalent to race + -ism.
Questions about saying racism
How do you pronounce racism?
Say RAY-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racism?
Racism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · siz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say racism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈreɪˌsɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.