How to pronounce pragmatism
Say it like PRAG-muh-tih-zum. Pragmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG).
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- PRAG
- muh
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pragmatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 pragmatism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRAG-muh-tih-zum.
What does pragmatism mean?
- The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
- The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
- The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
Questions about saying pragmatism
How do you pronounce pragmatism?
Say PRAG-muh-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pragmatism?
Pragmatism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAG). Broken into parts: PRAG · muh · tih · zum.
Is pragmatism 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 /ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/ (PRAG-muh-tih-zum).