How to Pronounce "surrealism"
word
sɝˈiəˌɫɪzəm/, /sɝˈiɫɪzəm
ser-REE-uh-liz-uhm
səɹˈiəlɪzəm
suh-REE-uh-liz-uhm
Definition
A 20th-century art and literature movement that uses dream-like, strange, or unexpected imagery to express the unconscious mind. It can also describe anything that seems unreal or bizarre.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɝˈiəˌɫɪzəm/, /sɝˈiɫɪzəm
British English
səɹˈiəlɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ser-REE-uh-liz-uhm
UK
suh-REE-uh-liz-uhm
Listen in Context
Many famous paintings belong to surrealism.
Salvador Dalí was a master of surrealism.
Surrealism uses dreams as inspiration.
You can really see the influence of surrealism in this movie's unusual scenes.