How to Pronounce Alcoholism

To pronounce "alcoholism", say ALC-oh-ol-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “alcoholism”

"alcoholism" has 4 syllables: alc-oh-ol-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does alcoholism mean?

noun

  1. A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.
  2. Acute alcohol poisoning.

Synonyms

dipsomania

Words that rhyme with alcoholism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

dipsomaniapotomaniadrunkennessalcoholicdrinkingboozeliquoraddiction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alcoholism"?▾

"Alcoholism" has 4 syllables: alc · oh · ol · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "alcoholism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alcoholism" is /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/.

What does "alcoholism" mean?▾

Alcoholism: A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

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