How to Correctly Pronounce "-ism" (tourism, prism, etc)

The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of the suffix 'ISM' in English, highlighting the presence of a schwa sound between the 'S' and 'M'. It contrasts this with the pronunciation in French and Spanish, where the 'S' links directly to the 'M'. The tutorial also provides details on the voiced pronunciation of 'S' and offers examples of words ending in 'ISM'.

What is the key difference in the pronunciation of 'ISM' in English compared to French and Spanish?

• In English, 'S' links directly to 'M'.

• In English, there is a schwa sound between 'S' and 'M'.

• In English, 'ISM' is pronounced as 'ISMA'.

• In English, 'ISM' is pronounced as 'ESMO'.

How is the 'S' in 'ISM' pronounced in English?

• It is similar to 'Z' but unvoiced.

• It is pronounced as 'SH'.

• It is silent.

• It is similar to 'Z' and voiced.

What is another name for the voice box, which is involved in pronouncing the 'S' in 'ISM'?

• Trachea

• Epiglottis

• Larynx

• Pharynx

Which of the following words is an example of the correct pronunciation of 'ISM' in English?

• Nationalesmo

• Nationalism

• Nacionalismo

• Nationalisma

Why should Spanish speakers be particularly careful with the pronunciation of 'ISM' in English?

• Because 'ISM' is pronounced the same in Spanish.

• Because 'ISM' is pronounced as 'ESMO' in Spanish.

• Because 'ISM' is pronounced as 'ISMA' in Spanish.

• Because 'ISM' is pronounced as 'ISMO' in Spanish.