How to pronounce hedonism
Say it like HEE-duh-nih-zum. Hedonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- duh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedonism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 hedonism
American and British speakers say hedonism in essentially the same way: /ˈhidənɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-uh-nih-zum.
What does hedonism mean?
- The philosophical belief that prioritizes happiness, particularly sensual pleasure as the highest good in life.
- A general devotion to the pursuit of pleasure.
Questions about saying hedonism
How do you pronounce hedonism?
Say HEE-duh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhidənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedonism?
Hedonism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · duh · nih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say hedonism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhidənɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdənɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.