How to Pronounce Organism

To pronounce "organism", say ORG-an-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “organism”

"organism" has 3 syllables: org-an-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does organism mean?

noun

  1. A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.
  2. (by extension) Any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.

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Words that rhyme with organism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimismauthoritarianism

Related words

beingorganmicro-organismbacteriummicroorganismmicrobebiologicalembryo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "organism"?▾

"Organism" has 3 syllables: org · an · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "organism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "organism" is /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/.

What does "organism" mean?▾

Organism: A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

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