aphorism meaning

UK US /ˈæfɚɪzəm/ 4 syllables

aphorism (noun): a short pithy instructive saying.

Definition of aphorism

  1. a short pithy instructive saying

    Synonyms: apothegm, apophthegm

    Type of: maxim

    Related forms: aphoristic, aphorist, aphorize, aphorise

How to pronounce aphorism

aphorism is pronounced /ˈæfɚɪzəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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