How to pronounce agnosticism
Say it like ag-NAH-stih-sih-zum. Agnosticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ag
- NAH
- stih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agnosticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- agKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agnosticism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ag-NOS-tih-sih-zum.
What does agnosticism mean?
- The view that absolute truth or ultimate certainty is unattainable, especially regarding knowledge not based on experience or perceivable phenomena.
- The view that the existence of God or of all deities is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable.
- Doubt, uncertainty, or skepticism regarding the existence of a god or gods.
Where does agnosticism come from?
Coined by Thomas Henry Huxley.
Questions about saying agnosticism
How do you pronounce agnosticism?
Say ag-NAH-stih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agnosticism?
Agnosticism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ag · NAH · stih · sih · zum.
Is agnosticism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ (ag-NOS-tih-sih-zum).