How to pronounce efilism
Say it like EF-ih-lih-zum. Efilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- ih
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Efilism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep 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 efilism
American and British speakers say efilism in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-ih-lih-zum.
What does efilism mean?
- An extremist, negative utilitarian pro-mortalist, antinatalist ideology proposed by Gary Mosher which endorses the forced extinction of all life on Earth.
Where does efilism come from?
From life reversed + -ism.
Questions about saying efilism
How do you pronounce efilism?
Say EF-ih-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in efilism?
Efilism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · ih · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say efilism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈɛfɪlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.