How to Pronounce Verism

To pronounce "verism", say VER-ism — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VER-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “verism”

"verism" has 2 syllables: ver-ism. It rhymes with gerizim, if that helps it stick.

What does verism mean?

noun

  1. Presenting common, everyday subjects, specifically eschewing the heroic or legendary.

noun

  1. An artistic movement, from 19th-century Italian literature and opera, in which rural and everyday people and themes were treated in an often melodramatic manner

Words that rhyme with verism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gerizim

Related words

verismolandscapismprosaistfabulismquotidianmerismprosaismdemotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verism"?▾

"Verism" has 2 syllables: ver · ism.

What does "verism" mean?▾

Verism: Presenting common, everyday subjects, specifically eschewing the heroic or legendary.

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