How to Pronounce Classicism

To pronounce "classicism", say CLASS-ic-ism — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

classicism

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying classicism, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

CLASS-ic-ism

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “classicism”

"classicism" has 3 syllables: class-ic-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does classicism mean?

noun

  1. All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion.
  2. Classical scholarship.

Words that rhyme with classicism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

classicistclassichellenismlatinatticismathenianismpalladianism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "classicism"?▾

"Classicism" has 3 syllables: class · ic · ism.

What does "classicism" mean?▾

Classicism: All the classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially the aspects of simplicity, elegance and proportion.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “classicism” in the full dictionary →