How to Pronounce Enthymeme

To pronounce "enthymeme", say ENTHYM-em-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enthymeme”

"enthymeme" has 3 syllables: enthym-em-e.

What does enthymeme mean?

noun

  1. A by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument.
  2. A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.

Related words

oughtuniversalalogismunivocalhypolemmamediummetaconsensus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enthymeme"?▾

"Enthymeme" has 3 syllables: enthym · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "enthymeme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enthymeme" is /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/.

What does "enthymeme" mean?▾

Enthymeme: A by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument.

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