How to pronounce syllogism
Say it like SIL-uh-jih-zum. Syllogism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- jih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllogism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay 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.
- jihKeep 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 syllogism
American and British speakers say syllogism in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uh-jih-zum.
What does syllogism mean?
- An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.
Questions about saying syllogism
How do you pronounce syllogism?
Say SIL-uh-jih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllogism?
Syllogism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · jih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say syllogism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.