How to pronounce ventriloquism
Say it like ven-TRIL-oh-kwiz-um. Ventriloquism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIL).
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- ven
- TRIL
- oh
- kwiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventriloquism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- venKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kwizGive 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 ventriloquism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ven-TRIL-oh-kwiz-um.
What does ventriloquism mean?
- The art of projecting one's voice without moving the lips so that it appears to come from another source, such as a dummy.
Where does ventriloquism come from?
From ventriloquy + -ism.
Questions about saying ventriloquism
How do you pronounce ventriloquism?
Say ven-TRIL-oh-kwiz-um. The American pronunciation is /vɛnˈtrɪloʊˌkwɪzəm/. In British English it is /vɛnˈtrɪləʊˌkwɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventriloquism?
Ventriloquism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIL). Broken into parts: ven · TRIL · oh · kwiz · um.
Is ventriloquism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vɛnˈtrɪləʊˌkwɪzəm/ (ven-TRIL-oh-kwiz-um).