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How to Pronounce "fatalism"

word

ˈfeɪtəˌɫɪzəm
FAY-tuh-liz-um
fˈeɪtəlˌɪzəm
FAY-tuhl-iz-um

Definition

The belief that all events are fixed in advance and cannot be changed by human actions; everything happens because it is meant to happen.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈfeɪtəˌɫɪzəm

British English

fˈeɪtəlˌɪzəm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

FAY-tuh-liz-um

UK

FAY-tuhl-iz-um

Listen in Context

Some people believe in fatalism and think nothing can change their future.

Fatalism can make people stop trying to solve problems.

He rejects fatalism and believes people can make their own choices.

There's a sense of fatalism in the way he talks about his past mistakes.