How to Pronounce Materialism

To pronounce "materialism", say MAT-er-ial-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “materialism”

"materialism" has 4 syllables: mat-er-ial-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does materialism mean?

noun

  1. Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
  2. The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.

Synonyms

philosophical materialismphysicalism

Antonyms

idealism

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Words that rhyme with materialism

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altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

physicalismphilistinismmaterialhylicismsomatismacquisitivenessgreedavarice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "materialism"?▾

"Materialism" has 4 syllables: mat · er · ial · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "materialism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "materialism" is /məˈtɪəɹiəlɪzəm/.

What does "materialism" mean?▾

Materialism: Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.

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