How to Pronounce "pessimism"
word
ˈpɛsəˌmɪzəm
PES-uh-miz-um
pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm
PES-im-iz-um
Definition
Pessimism is the tendency to expect bad things to happen or to see the negative side of situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛsəˌmɪzəm
British English
pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PES-uh-miz-um
UK
PES-im-iz-um
Listen in Context
His pessimism made everyone feel sad.
Too much pessimism can stop you from trying new things.
There is a lot of pessimism about the future these days.
You can't let pessimism dictate your decisions all the time.