How to Pronounce "solipsism"
word
ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm
SAH-lip-siz-um
sˈɒlɪpsˌɪzəm
SOL-ip-SIZ-um
Definition
The philosophical idea that only one's own mind is certain to exist, and that everything outside of one's mind may not be real.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm
British English
sˈɒlɪpsˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAH-lip-siz-um
UK
SOL-ip-SIZ-um
Listen in Context
Solipsism is a challenging idea in philosophy.
Some people find solipsism hard to believe.
Teachers sometimes discuss solipsism in philosophy classes.
After learning about solipsism, he started questioning what is really real.