How to pronounce suicidism
Say it like SOO-ih-sy-dih-zum. Suicidism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- ih
- sy
- dih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suicidism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dihKeep 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 suicidism
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-ih-sy-dih-zum.
What does suicidism mean?
- The quality or state of being suicidal.
- Discrimination and oppression against suicidal people.
Where does suicidism come from?
Suicidism (sense 2) was coined by Canadian academic Alexandre Baril by queer, trans, disability and critical suicidology scholar Alexandre Baril in 2016, who published the concept and theoretical framework for the first time 2018 in the periodical Criminologie.
Questions about saying suicidism
How do you pronounce suicidism?
Say SOO-ih-sy-dih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuɪˌsaɪdɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːɪˌsaɪdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suicidism?
Suicidism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ih · sy · dih · zum.
Is suicidism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈsjuːɪˌsaɪdɪzəm/ (SYOO-ih-sy-dih-zum).