How to pronounce tenebrism
Say it like TEN-uh-brih-zum. Tenebrism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- uh
- brih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenebrism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brihKeep 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 tenebrism
American and British speakers say tenebrism in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEN-uh-brih-zum.
What does tenebrism mean?
- A style of painting using very pronounced chiaroscuro, with darkness a dominating feature of the image.
Where does tenebrism come from?
From Italian tenebrismo, from tenebroso + -ismo, from Latin tenebrōsus (“dark, gloomy”).
Questions about saying tenebrism
How do you pronounce tenebrism?
Say TEN-uh-brih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenebrism?
Tenebrism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · uh · brih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say tenebrism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈtɛnəbrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.