How to pronounce truism
Say it like TROO-ih-zum. Truism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO).
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- TROO
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TROOSay 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.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of truism
American and British speakers say truism in essentially the same way: /ˈtruɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈtruːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROO-ih-zum.
What does truism mean?
- A self-evident or obvious truth.
- A banality or cliché.
Where does truism come from?
From true + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying truism
How do you pronounce truism?
Say TROO-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtruɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈtruːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truism?
Truism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROO). Broken into parts: TROO · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say truism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtruɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈtruːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.