How to Pronounce "syllogism"
word
ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m
SIL-uh-jiz-um
sˈɪlədʒˌɪzəm
SIL-uh-JIZ-um
Definition
A syllogism is a logical argument that uses two statements (premises) to reach a conclusion. It is a tool commonly used in philosophy and logic to show how conclusions are drawn.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m
British English
sˈɪlədʒˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uh-jiz-um
UK
SIL-uh-JIZ-um
Listen in Context
A classic syllogism is: All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
We studied syllogism in our logic class.
A syllogism uses two statements to reach a logical conclusion.
Her argument was structured like a syllogism, so it was easy to follow.