How to pronounce absurdism
Say it like ab-SUR-diz-um. Absurdism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ab
- SUR
- diz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absurdism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of absurdism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ub-SUR-diz-um.
What does absurdism mean?
- A philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational and that any attempt to impose order will ultimately fail.
- Absurdity, something that is absurd
Where does absurdism come from?
From absurd + -ism (“doctrine, theory”).
Questions about saying absurdism
How do you pronounce absurdism?
Say ab-SUR-diz-um. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɝˌdɪzəm/. In British English it is /əbˈsɜːˌdɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absurdism?
Absurdism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ab · SUR · diz · um.
Is absurdism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əbˈsɜːˌdɪzəm/ (ub-SUR-diz-um).