How to pronounce panpsychism
Say it like pan-SY-kiz-um. Panpsychism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- pan
- SY
- kiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panpsychism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kizGive 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 panpsychism
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: pan-SY-kizm.
What does panpsychism mean?
- The belief that all matter is conscious in some form.
- Synonym of panexperientialism, the particular form of panpsychism that holds experience but not cognition as universal.
- A particular form of panpsychism.
Questions about saying panpsychism
How do you pronounce panpsychism?
Say pan-SY-kiz-um. The American pronunciation is /pænˈsaɪˌkɪzəm/. In British English it is /pænˈsaɪkɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panpsychism?
Panpsychism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: pan · SY · kiz · um.
Is panpsychism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /pænˈsaɪkɪzm/ (pan-SY-kizm).