To pronounce "ageism", say AG-eism — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪz.əm̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ageism
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/ˈeɪdʒ.ɪz.əm̩/
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"ageism" has 2 syllables: ag-eism. It rhymes with agism, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: agism — easy to mix up when writing.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ageism" has 2 syllables: ag · eism.
The IPA transcription of "ageism" is /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪz.əm̩/.
Ageism: The treating of a person or people, especially youth or seniors, differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age.
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