How to pronounce stoicism
Say it like STOH-ih-sih-zum. Stoicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ih
- sih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoicism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep 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 stoicism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-ih-sih-zum.
What does stoicism mean?
- A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.
- A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.
Where does stoicism come from?
From Latin stōicismus.
Questions about saying stoicism
How do you pronounce stoicism?
Say STOH-ih-sih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊɪsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoicism?
Stoicism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ih · sih · zum.
Is stoicism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstəʊɪsɪzəm/ (STOH-ih-sih-zum).