How to Pronounce Iconoclasm

To pronounce "iconoclasm", say IC-on-ocl-asm — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

IC-on-ocl-asm

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💡 Tip for remembering “iconoclasm”

"iconoclasm" has 4 syllables: ic-on-ocl-asm. It rhymes with enthusiasm and phantasm, if that helps it stick.

What does iconoclasm mean?

noun

  1. The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

Antonyms

iconodulism

Words that rhyme with iconoclasm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enthusiasmphantasmchasmspasmsarcasmneoplasmphasmplasmcytoplasmshazamplasm-

Related words

totalisticiconoclasticonoclasticismiconoclastismidoloclasticonophilismiconolatericonophobia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "iconoclasm"?▾

"Iconoclasm" has 4 syllables: ic · on · ocl · asm.

What does "iconoclasm" mean?▾

Iconoclasm: The belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons and other symbols or monuments, usually with religious or political motives.

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