How to pronounce solipsism
Say it like SOL-ip-sih-zum. Solipsism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɑlɪpsɪzəm/SOL-ip-sih-zum
UK British/ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/SOL-ip-sih-zum
- SOL
- ip
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solipsism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep 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 solipsism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-ip-sih-zum.
What does solipsism mean?
noun
- The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
- Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
Where does solipsism come from?
From Latin sōlus (“alone”) + ipse (“self”) + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- individualism
- egocentricity
- egoism
Questions about saying solipsism
How do you pronounce solipsism?
Say SOL-ip-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solipsism?
Solipsism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOL). Broken into parts: SOL · ip · sih · zum.
Is solipsism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/ (SOL-ip-sih-zum).