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How to Pronounce "nihilism"

word

ˈnaɪəˌɫɪzəm
NYE-uh-li-zum
nˈaɪəlˌɪzəm
NYE-uh-li-zum

Definition

The belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles; or a general rejection of established values and beliefs.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈnaɪəˌɫɪzəm

British English

nˈaɪəlˌɪzəm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

NYE-uh-li-zum

UK

NYE-uh-li-zum

Listen in Context

Some philosophers are famous for their ideas about nihilism.

Nihilism means believing that life has no true meaning.

People debate whether nihilism is a helpful or harmful idea.

After reading about nihilism, he started questioning everything he believed.