How to pronounce defeatism
Say it like dih-FEE-tih-zum. Defeatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- dih
- FEE
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defeatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep 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 defeatism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-FEE-tih-zum.
What does defeatism mean?
- Acceptance of defeat without struggle.“Objective assessment is good, but defeatism will reduce our potentials even when the prospects for victory have never been nearer.”
Questions about saying defeatism
How do you pronounce defeatism?
Say dih-FEE-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfitɪzəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defeatism?
Defeatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: dih · FEE · tih · zum.
Is defeatism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ (dih-FEE-tih-zum).