How to Pronounce Aphorisms

To pronounce "aphorisms", say APH-or-isms — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

APH-or-isms

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💡 Tip for remembering “aphorisms”

"aphorisms" has 3 syllables: aph-or-isms. It rhymes with criticisms and microorganisms, if that helps it stick.

What does aphorisms mean?

noun

  1. An original, laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

verb

  1. To speak or write aphorisms.

Words that rhyme with aphorisms

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

criticismsmicroorganismseuphemismsmannerismsmechanismsantagonismsschismsorganismsprismsanachronismsdualismsmetabolisms

Related words

apothegmapophthegmgnomescicada

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aphorisms"?▾

"Aphorisms" has 3 syllables: aph · or · isms.

What does "aphorisms" mean?▾

Aphorisms: An original, laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

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