How to Pronounce “criticism”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/
What “criticism” means
noun — The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
Example: The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “criticism” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "criticism" mean?
criticism (noun): The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed. For example — The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.
How do you pronounce "criticism" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "criticism", /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "criticism"?
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ in American English, /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "criticism"?
“criticism” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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