How to Pronounce Secularism

To pronounce "secularism", say SEC-ul-ar-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “secularism”

"secularism" has 4 syllables: sec-ul-ar-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does secularism mean?

noun

  1. Neutrality towards all religions.

    “state secularism”

  2. The political belief in the separation of church and state, i.e. the position that religious belief should not influence public and governmental decisions.

Synonyms

laicity

Words that rhyme with secularism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

secularitylaicismsecularisationsecularsecularizationreligionanti-sectarianismindifferentism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "secularism"?▾

"Secularism" has 4 syllables: sec · ul · ar · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "secularism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "secularism" is /ˈsɛkjʊləˌɹɪzəm/.

What does "secularism" mean?▾

Secularism: Neutrality towards all religions.

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