How to pronounce realism
Say it like REE-uh-lih-zum. Realism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈriəlɪzəm/REE-uh-lih-zum
UK British/ˈrɪəlɪzəm/REER-lih-zum
- REE
- uh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 realism
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: REER-lih-zum.
What does realism mean?
noun
- the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
- the state of being actual or real“the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him”
- (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
Where does realism come from?
From real + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying realism
How do you pronounce realism?
Say REE-uh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realism?
Realism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · lih · zum.
Is realism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈrɪəlɪzəm/ (REER-lih-zum).