How to pronounce ipsedixitism
Say it like ip-see-DIK-sih-tih-zum. Ipsedixitism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- ip
- see
- DIK
- sih
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ipsedixitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep 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 ipsedixitism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ip-see-DIK-sih-tih-zum.
What does ipsedixitism mean?
- An unfounded, false and dogmatic assertion; an ipse dixit.
- The practice of making such assertions.
Where does ipsedixitism come from?
From Latin ipse dīxit (“he himself said it”, used in the Middle Ages in reference to Aristotle) + -ism.
Questions about saying ipsedixitism
How do you pronounce ipsedixitism?
Say ip-see-DIK-sih-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪpsiˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪpsiːˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ipsedixitism?
Ipsedixitism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: ip · see · DIK · sih · tih · zum.
Is ipsedixitism 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 /ˌɪpsiːˈdɪksɪtɪzəm/ (ip-see-DIK-sih-tih-zum).