How to Pronounce "aphorisms"
word
ˈæfɝˌɪzəmz
AF-er-iz-uhmz
ˈæfɔːɹˌɪzəmz
AF-aw-riz-uhmz
Definition
Short and clever sayings that express a general truth or piece of wisdom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæfɝˌɪzəmz
British English
ˈæfɔːɹˌɪzəmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AF-er-iz-uhmz
UK
AF-aw-riz-uhmz
Listen in Context
Many wise aphorisms are found in old books.
She enjoys collecting famous aphorisms.
Teachers sometimes use aphorisms to explain life lessons.
His speech was filled with clever aphorisms that made people think.