How to pronounce pacifism
Say it like PAS-ih-fiz-um. Pacifism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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US American/ˈpæsɪˌfɪzəm/PAS-ih-fiz-um
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- PAS
- ih
- fiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacifism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay 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.
- fizGive 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.
What does pacifism mean?
noun
- The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
- The ethical avoidance of inflicting harm on others in one's daily life.
- The combination of the above two philosophical viewpoints.
Where does pacifism come from?
From French pacifisme, from pacifique; pacific + -ism.
Questions about saying pacifism
How do you pronounce pacifism?
Say PAS-ih-fiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæsɪˌfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacifism?
Pacifism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · ih · fiz · um.