How to Pronounce "realism"
word
ˈɹiəɫɪzm
REE-uh-liz-um
ɹˈiəlɪzəm
REE-uh-liz-um
Definition
Realism is the attitude or practice of accepting things as they actually are, or in art and literature, portraying subjects as they appear in everyday life rather than using imagination or exaggeration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹiəɫɪzm
British English
ɹˈiəlɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-uh-liz-um
UK
REE-uh-liz-um
Listen in Context
Realism is important in painting faces.
He prefers realism to fantasy in movies.
The book's realism made the story believable.
Some people think too much realism can make a film boring.