How to Pronounce Postmodernism

To pronounce "postmodernism", say POSTM-od-ern-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “postmodernism”

"postmodernism" has 4 syllables: postm-od-ern-ism.

What does postmodernism mean?

noun

  1. Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.
  2. An attitude of skepticism or irony toward modernist ideologies, often questioning the assumptions of Enlightenment rationality and rejecting the idea of objective truth.

Related words

ludicdeconstructionhypermodernismantifoundationalismpluralismpostmodernitypoststructuralismbricolage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postmodernism"?▾

"Postmodernism" has 4 syllables: postm · od · ern · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "postmodernism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postmodernism" is /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/.

What does "postmodernism" mean?▾

Postmodernism: Any style in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that reacts against an earlier modernist movement.

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