How to pronounce surrealism
Say it like suh-REE-lih-zum. Surrealism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- suh
- REE
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surrealism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep 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 surrealism
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: suh-REE-uh-lih-zum.
What does surrealism mean?
- An artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious.
- Art with a surreal aesthetic or narrative, regardless of whether or not it is linked to the surrealist movement.
Where does surrealism come from?
Borrowed from French surréalisme.
Words that rhyme with surrealism
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Questions about saying surrealism
How do you pronounce surrealism?
Say suh-REE-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /səˈrilɪzəm/. In British English it is /səˈriːəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surrealism?
Surrealism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: suh · REE · lih · zum.
Is surrealism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /səˈriːəlɪzəm/ (suh-REE-uh-lih-zum).