How to Pronounce Academicism

To pronounce "academicism", say AC-ad-em-ic-ism — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “academicism”

"academicism" has 5 syllables: ac-ad-em-ic-ism.

What does academicism mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
  2. Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.

Related words

academismscholasticismacademicalismacademyacademicacademickingacademicsacademicianship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "academicism"?▾

"Academicism" has 5 syllables: ac · ad · em · ic · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "academicism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "academicism" is /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/.

What does "academicism" mean?▾

Academicism: (sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

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