How to pronounce dogmatism
Say it like DAWG-muh-tiz-um. Dogmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG).
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- DAWG
- muh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogmatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tizGive 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 dogmatism
American and British speakers say dogmatism in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔɡməˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈdɒɡməˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOG-muh-tiz-um.
What does dogmatism mean?
- The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion.
Where does dogmatism come from?
From French dogmatisme, from Ecclesiastical Latin dogmatismus.
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Questions about saying dogmatism
How do you pronounce dogmatism?
Say DAWG-muh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔɡməˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɒɡməˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogmatism?
Dogmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAWG). Broken into parts: DAWG · muh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say dogmatism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔɡməˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈdɒɡməˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.