How to pronounce theism
Say it like THEE-ih-zum. Theism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep 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 theism
American and British speakers say theism in essentially the same way: /ˈθiɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈθiːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-ih-zum.
What does theism mean?
- Belief in the existence of at least one deity.
- Belief in the existence of a personal creator god, goddess, gods and/or goddesses present and active in the governance and organization of the world and the universe. The God may be known by or through revelation.
- A morbid condition resulting from excessive consumption of tea.
Where does theism come from?
Coined, theo- + -ism.
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Words that rhyme with theism
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Questions about saying theism
How do you pronounce theism?
Say THEE-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theism?
Theism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say theism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθiɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈθiːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.