To pronounce "paganism", say PAG-an-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/
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"paganism" has 3 syllables: pag-an-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Most people in that region practise their own form of paganism.”
“Various neopagan movements have arisen, each advancing its own form of paganism. Some are monotheist.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paganism" has 3 syllables: pag · an · ism.
The IPA transcription of "paganism" is /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/.
Paganism: Any indigenous polytheistic religion.
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