How to Pronounce "existentialism"
word
ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm
eg-zis-TEN-shuh-liz-um
ɛɡzɪstˈɛnʃɪəlˌɪzəm
eg-zis-TEN-shi-uhl-iz-um
Definition
Existentialism is a philosophical movement that focuses on individual freedom, choice, and the search for meaning in life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm
British English
ɛɡzɪstˈɛnʃɪəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eg-zis-TEN-shuh-liz-um
UK
eg-zis-TEN-shi-uhl-iz-um
Listen in Context
Existentialism is a branch of philosophy.
Many students learn about existentialism in college.
Existentialism asks what it means to be alive.
I'm reading a book on existentialism and it's making me think a lot.