How to pronounce tourism
Say it like TUUR-iz-um. Tourism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUR).
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- TUUR
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tourism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tourism
American and British speakers say tourism in essentially the same way: /ˈtʊˌrɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈtʊəˌrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOR-iz-um.
What does tourism mean?
- the business of providing services to tourists“Tourism is a major business in Bermuda”
Where does tourism come from?
From tour + -ism.
Questions about saying tourism
How do you pronounce tourism?
Say TUUR-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʊˌrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtʊəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tourism?
Tourism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUR). Broken into parts: TUUR · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say tourism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʊˌrɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈtʊəˌrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.