How to Pronounce Deism

To pronounce "deism", say DEISM — one syllable, IPA /ˈdeɪ-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈdeɪ-/

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💡 Tip for remembering “deism”

"deism" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seism and theism, if that helps it stick.

What does deism mean?

noun

  1. A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.
  2. Belief in a god who ceased to intervene with existence after acting as the cause of the cosmos.

Words that rhyme with deism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seismtheismabsenteeism

Related words

edwardsianismdecretalismedwardeanismdissentismdaensism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deism"?▾

"Deism" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "deism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "deism" is /ˈdeɪ-/.

What does "deism" mean?▾

Deism: A philosophical belief in the existence of a god (or goddess) knowable through human reason; especially, a belief in a creator god unaccompanied by any belief in supernatural phenomena or specific religious doctrines.

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