How to Pronounce Stoicism

To pronounce "stoicism", say STOIC-ism — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stoicism”

"stoicism" has 2 syllables: stoic-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does stoicism mean?

noun

  1. A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.
  2. A real or pretended indifference to pleasure or pain; insensibility; impassiveness.

Words that rhyme with stoicism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

stolidnessstoliditydoctrinelogosphilosophyintellectualismphilosopherscholasticism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stoicism"?▾

"Stoicism" has 2 syllables: stoic · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "stoicism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stoicism" is /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/.

What does "stoicism" mean?▾

Stoicism: A school of philosophy popularized during the Roman Empire that emphasized reason as a means of understanding the natural state of things, or logos, and as a means of freeing oneself from emotional distress.

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