How to pronounce egoism
Say it like EE-goh-iz-um. Egoism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- goh
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egoism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- izGive 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 egoism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EE-goh-iz-um.
What does egoism mean?
- The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
Where does egoism come from?
From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from Latin ego.
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Questions about saying egoism
How do you pronounce egoism?
Say EE-goh-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡoʊˌɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡəʊˌɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egoism?
Egoism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · goh · iz · um.
Is egoism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːɡəʊˌɪzəm/ (EE-goh-iz-um).