How to pronounce deism
Say it like DEE-ih-zum. Deism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep 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 deism
American and British speakers say deism in essentially the same way: /ˈdiɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈdiːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-ih-zum.
What does deism mean?
- A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.
- Belief in a god who ceased to intervene with existence after acting as the cause of the cosmos.
Where does deism come from?
From French déisme, from Latin deus (“god, deity”) + -ism.
Words that rhyme with deism
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deism.
Questions about saying deism
How do you pronounce deism?
Say DEE-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deism?
Deism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say deism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈdiːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.