How to Pronounce Casuistry

To pronounce "casuistry", say CAS-uistry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæzjuɪstɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkæzjuɪstɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “casuistry”

"casuistry" has 2 syllables: cas-uistry.

What does casuistry mean?

noun

  1. The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.
  2. A specious argument designed to defend an action or feeling.

Synonyms

excuselegalismrationalizationsophistrycasuistics

Related words

casuisticsjurisprudencecaseworkprobabilismcriteriologycasuistcase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "casuistry"?▾

"Casuistry" has 2 syllables: cas · uistry.

What is the IPA transcription of "casuistry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "casuistry" is /ˈkæzjuɪstɹi/.

What does "casuistry" mean?▾

Casuistry: The process of answering practical questions via interpretation of rules, or of cases that illustrate such rules, especially in ethics; case-based reasoning.

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