How to pronounce sophism
Say it like SAW-fih-zum. Sophism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fihKeep 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 sophism
American and British speakers say sophism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔfɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɒfɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOF-ih-zum.
What does sophism mean?
- A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.
- An intentional fallacy.
- Sophistic, fallacious reasoning or argumentation.
Questions about saying sophism
How do you pronounce sophism?
Say SAW-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɒfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophism?
Sophism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · fih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say sophism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔfɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɒfɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.