How to Pronounce Syllogism

To pronounce "syllogism", say SYLLOG-ism — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/

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💡 Tip for remembering “syllogism”

"syllogism" has 2 syllables: syllog-ism.

What does syllogism mean?

noun

  1. An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.
  2. A trick, artifice; an extremely subtle, sophisticated, or deceptive argument; a sophism.

Related words

prosyllogismsilogimeepisyllogismpolysyllogismmonosyllogismsyllogismussyllogizationsyllogismhood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syllogism"?▾

"Syllogism" has 2 syllables: syllog · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "syllogism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "syllogism" is /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/.

What does "syllogism" mean?▾

Syllogism: An argument whose conclusion is supported by two premises, of which one contains the term that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other contains the term that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term that is excluded from the conclusion.

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