How to Pronounce "atheism"
word
ˈeɪθiˌɪzəm/, /əˈθaɪsəm
AY-thee-iz-um, uh-THY-sum
ˈeɪθɪˌɪzəm
AY-thi-iz-um
Definition
The belief that there is no god or gods, or a lack of belief in any deity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪθiˌɪzəm/, /əˈθaɪsəm
British English
ˈeɪθɪˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AY-thee-iz-um, uh-THY-sum
UK
AY-thi-iz-um
Listen in Context
Some people believe in atheism because they see no evidence of gods.
Atheism means not believing in any gods.
The book talks about the history of atheism.
Debates about atheism can get heated, especially online.