How to Pronounce "pragmatism"
word
ˈpɹæɡməˌtɪzəm
PRAG-muh-tiz-um
pɹˈæɡmətˌɪzəm
prag-MUH-tiz-um
Definition
A way of thinking that focuses on practical results and real-world solutions, not just ideas or theories. In philosophy, it refers to a belief that truth should be tested by how well it works in practice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹæɡməˌtɪzəm
British English
pɹˈæɡmətˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAG-muh-tiz-um
UK
prag-MUH-tiz-um
Listen in Context
Her pragmatism helped the team finish on time.
Pragmatism focuses on what works, not on theories.
In philosophy, pragmatism is an important school of thought.
We need a little more pragmatism if we want to fix this problem quickly.