How to Pronounce "ism"
word
ˈɪzəm
IZ-um
ˈɪzəm
IZ-um
Definition
'Ism' is a suffix used to form nouns that describe political, religious, artistic, or philosophical movements, beliefs, or systems (like 'capitalism', 'Buddhism', 'modernism'). It can also refer to any specific doctrine, theory, or ideology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪzəm
British English
ˈɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IZ-um
UK
IZ-um
Listen in Context
'Capitalism' ends with the ism suffix.
Buddhism is an example of an ism in religion.
Many art movements have names ending in ism.
People often criticize an ism without fully understanding it.