How to pronounce spasm
Say it like SPAZ-um. Spasm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAZ).
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- SPAZ
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spasm
American and British speakers say spasm in essentially the same way: /ˈspæzəm/ in the US and /ˈspæzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAZ-um.
What does spasm mean?
- A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.“Jessica went into spasms after eating a peanut.”
- A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
- A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
- To produce and undergo a spasm or series of spasms.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spasm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spasm.
Questions about saying spasm
How do you pronounce spasm?
Say SPAZ-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈspæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spasm?
Spasm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAZ). Broken into parts: SPAZ · um.
Do Americans and Brits say spasm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæzəm/ and the British form is /ˈspæzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.