How to Pronounce Pacifism

To pronounce "pacifism", say PAC-if-ism — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

PAC-if-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “pacifism”

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

What does pacifism mean?

noun

  1. The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.
  2. The additional challenge of winning a game without attacking any enemy characters.

Synonyms

Gandhism

Antonyms

bellicismmilitarism

Words that rhyme with pacifism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

passivismpacificismanarcho-pacifismpeacespeakanti-militarismmatriotismantimilitancycivilianism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pacifism"?▾

"Pacifism" has 3 syllables: pac · if · ism.

What does "pacifism" mean?▾

Pacifism: The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means.

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