How to pronounce rigorism
Say it like RIG-uh-rizm. Rigorism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG).
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- RIG
- uh
- rizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigorism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rigorism
American and British speakers say rigorism in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/ in the US and /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIG-uh-rizm.
What does rigorism mean?
- strictness (in interpreting or enforcing a rule)
- In Roman Catholic moral theology, the doctrine that in a case of doubt between right and wrong one should take the safer course, i.e. the one in verbal accordance with the law.
Where does rigorism come from?
From rigor + -ism.
Questions about saying rigorism
How do you pronounce rigorism?
Say RIG-uh-rizm. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/. In British English it is /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigorism?
Rigorism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIG). Broken into parts: RIG · uh · rizm.
Do Americans and Brits say rigorism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/ and the British form is /ˈrɪɡəˌrɪzm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.