How to Pronounce Utilitarianism

To pronounce "utilitarianism", say UT-il-it-ar-ian-ism — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UT-il-it-ar-ian-ism

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"utilitarianism" has 6 syllables: ut-il-it-ar-ian-ism.

What does utilitarianism mean?

noun

  1. A system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness.
  2. The theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" (hedonistic universalism), or one of various related theories.

Related words

benthamiteconsequentialismwelfarismexpediencypracticalityinstrumentalismpragmatismteleology

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How many syllables are in "utilitarianism"?▾

"Utilitarianism" has 6 syllables: ut · il · it · ar · ian · ism.

What does "utilitarianism" mean?▾

Utilitarianism: A system of ethics based on the premise that something's value may be measured by its usefulness.

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