How to Pronounce Sophism

To pronounce "sophism", say SOPH-ism — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SOPH-ism

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💡 Tip for remembering “sophism”

"sophism" has 2 syllables: soph-ism. It rhymes with scaphism and psephism, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: psephism — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sophism mean?

noun

  1. A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric.
  2. A flawed argument, superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive.

Words that rhyme with sophism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scaphismpsephism

Related words

sophistrysophisticsophisticismphilosophismsophocracysophianismsophysophiology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sophism"?▾

"Sophism" has 2 syllables: soph · ism.

What does "sophism" mean?▾

Sophism: A method of teaching using the techniques of philosophy and rhetoric.

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