How to pronounce egotism
Say it like EE-guh-tiz-um. Egotism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- guh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egotism 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.
- guhKeep 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 egotism
American and British speakers say egotism in essentially the same way: /ˈiɡəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-guh-tiz-um.
What does egotism mean?
- A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
- A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
- The result or product of being egoistic.
Where does egotism come from?
From Latin ego (“I”) + -t- (perhaps modeled on dogmatism, despotism, idiotism) + -ism.
Questions about saying egotism
How do you pronounce egotism?
Say EE-guh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egotism?
Egotism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · guh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say egotism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiɡəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.