How to pronounce Darwinism
Say it like DAR-wih-niz-um. Darwinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- wih
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darwinism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nizGive 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 Darwinism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-wih-niz-um.
What does Darwinism mean?
- Charles Darwin's theory regarding the evolution of living organisms through natural selection (set out chiefly in his works On the Origin of Species, 1859; and The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, 1871); also, belief in this theory.
- Any of various theories in biology which apply aspects of Darwin's theory (noun sense 1) such as adaptation, competition, or gradual evolution; also, belief in such a theory.
- Any of various theories, now generally discredited, which apply aspects of Darwin's theory (noun sense 1) to other situations such as the development of ideas, organizations, or social groups.
Questions about saying Darwinism
How do you pronounce Darwinism?
Say DAR-wih-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrwɪˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːwɪˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Darwinism?
Darwinism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · wih · niz · um.
Is Darwinism 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 /ˈdɑːwɪˌnɪzəm/ (DAH-wih-niz-um).