How to pronounce salicylism
Say it like SAL-uh-suh-lizm. Salicylism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL).
- SAL
- uh
- suh
- lizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salicylism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salicylism
American and British speakers say salicylism in essentially the same way: /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/ in the US and /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAL-uh-suh-lizm.
What does salicylism mean?
- A toxic condition induced by excessive intake of salicylates, marked by ringing in the ears, nausea, and vomiting.
Where does salicylism come from?
From ISV salicyl- + -ism.
Questions about saying salicylism
How do you pronounce salicylism?
Say SAL-uh-suh-lizm. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salicylism?
Salicylism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAL). Broken into parts: SAL · uh · suh · lizm.
Do Americans and Brits say salicylism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/ and the British form is /ˈsæləsəlɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.