How to pronounce fallibilism
Say it like FAL-ih-bih-lih-zum. Fallibilism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
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- FAL
- ih
- bih
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fallibilism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bihKeep 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 fallibilism
American and British speakers say fallibilism in essentially the same way: /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-ih-bih-lih-zum.
What does fallibilism mean?
- The doctrine that knowledge is never certain, but always hypothetical and susceptible to correction.
Where does fallibilism come from?
From fallible + -ism.
Questions about saying fallibilism
How do you pronounce fallibilism?
Say FAL-ih-bih-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fallibilism?
Fallibilism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · ih · bih · lih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say fallibilism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.