How to pronounce fatalism
Say it like FAY-tuh-liz-um. Fatalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- tuh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive 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 fatalism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAY-tuh-liz-um.
What does fatalism mean?
- The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them.
Where does fatalism come from?
From fatal + -ism.
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Questions about saying fatalism
How do you pronounce fatalism?
Say FAY-tuh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪtəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪtəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatalism?
Fatalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · tuh · liz · um.
Is fatalism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfeɪtəˌlɪzəm/ (FAY-tuh-liz-um).