How to pronounce voyeurism
Say it like voy-YOO-rih-zum. Voyeurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
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- voy
- YOO
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voyeurism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- voyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rihKeep 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 voyeurism
American and British speakers say voyeurism in essentially the same way: /ˌvɔɪˈjurɪzəm/ in the US and /ˌvɔɪˈjuːrɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: voy-YOO-rih-zum.
What does voyeurism mean?
- The derivation of satisfaction by obsessively watching or following sensational or sordid subjects.
Where does voyeurism come from?
From voyeur + -ism.
Questions about saying voyeurism
How do you pronounce voyeurism?
Say voy-YOO-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɔɪˈjurɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌvɔɪˈjuːrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voyeurism?
Voyeurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: voy · YOO · rih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say voyeurism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɔɪˈjurɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˌvɔɪˈjuːrɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.