How to Pronounce Determinism

To pronounce "determinism", say DET-erm-in-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “determinism”

"determinism" has 4 syllables: det-erm-in-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does determinism mean?

noun

  1. The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.
  2. The property of having behavior determined only by initial state and input.

Synonyms

fatalism

Antonyms

indeterminism

Words that rhyme with determinism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

determinationpredestinationfatalismpredeterminationnecessitarianismpredeterminisminevitabilityforeordination

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "determinism"?▾

"Determinism" has 4 syllables: det · erm · in · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "determinism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "determinism" is /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/.

What does "determinism" mean?▾

Determinism: The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice.

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