How to pronounce tarantism
Say it like TAR-un-tizm. Tarantism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
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- TAR
- un
- tizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarantism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tarantism
American and British speakers say tarantism in essentially the same way: /ˈtærənˌtɪzm/ in the US and /ˈtærəntɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAR-un-tizm.
What does tarantism mean?
- An extreme urge to dance, popularly thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula (Lycosa tarantula) and prevalent in southern Italy in the 15th through 17th centuries.
Where does tarantism come from?
From New Latin tarantismus + English -ism (suffix forming nouns of action, process, or result), from Old Italian Taranto (“seaport in southern Italy”) + Latin -ismus (“-ism”); see further at tarantula.
Questions about saying tarantism
How do you pronounce tarantism?
Say TAR-un-tizm. The American pronunciation is /ˈtærənˌtɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈtærəntɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarantism?
Tarantism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · un · tizm.
Do Americans and Brits say tarantism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtærənˌtɪzm/ and the British form is /ˈtærəntɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.