To pronounce "plagiarism", say PLAG-iar-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/
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"plagiarism" has 3 syllables: plag-iar-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Copy from one, it's plagiarism. Copy from two, it's research.”
“The novel was awash in plagiarism, with entire passages lifted verbatim.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Plagiarism" has 3 syllables: plag · iar · ism.
The IPA transcription of "plagiarism" is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/.
Plagiarism: Copying of another person's ideas, text or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
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