To pronounce "criticism", say CRIT-ic-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
criticism
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/ˈkɹɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
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"criticism" has 3 syllables: crit-ic-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Criticism" has 3 syllables: crit · ic · ism.
The IPA transcription of "criticism" is /ˈkɹɪtɪˌsɪzəm/.
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