How to pronounce fideism
Say it like FEE-day-ih-zum. Fideism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- day
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fideism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ihKeep 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 fideism
American and British speakers say fideism in essentially the same way: /ˈfideɪɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfiːdeɪɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-day-ih-zum.
What does fideism mean?
- The doctrine that faith is the basis of all knowledge.
Where does fideism come from?
From French fidéisme, from Latin fidēs + -isme.
Questions about saying fideism
How do you pronounce fideism?
Say FEE-day-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈfideɪɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfiːdeɪɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fideism?
Fideism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · day · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say fideism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfideɪɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfiːdeɪɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.