How to pronounce schisms
Say it like SKIZ-umz. Schisms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIZ).
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- SKIZ
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schisms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schisms
American and British speakers say schisms in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈskɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIZ-umz.
What does schisms mean?
- plural of schism How to pronounce schism
Questions about saying schisms
How do you pronounce schisms?
Say SKIZ-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈskɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schisms?
Schisms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIZ). Broken into parts: SKIZ · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say schisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈskɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.