How to pronounce revisionism
Say it like ree-VIZH-uh-niz-um. Revisionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- ree
- VIZH
- uh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revisionism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive 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 revisionism
American and British speakers say revisionism in essentially the same way: /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VIZH-uh-niz-um.
What does revisionism mean?
- The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events.
Where does revisionism come from?
From revision + -ism.
Questions about saying revisionism
How do you pronounce revisionism?
Say ree-VIZH-uh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revisionism?
Revisionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: ree · VIZH · uh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say revisionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /riˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.