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solipsism
Definition:
(nou) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
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It's a productive abnegation after years of solipsism.
Otherwise it is a mere solipsism.
Philosophical solipsism as pathological.
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Common mistakes of solipsism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "so-LIP-sism" /soʊˈlɪp.sɪ.zəm/ (US) instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "SO-lipsism".
- Vowel confusion: The "o" in "solipsism" is often mispronounced as "a" or "u", leading to "salipsism" or "sulipsism". The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɒl.ɪp.sɪ.zəm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, which is like the "o" in "so".
- Omitting syllables: Some may drop the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "solipsm" /soʊˈlɪp.sɪz/ (incorrect). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "so-lip-sism".
- Incorrect "s" sounds: Learners sometimes pronounce the "s" in "solipsism" as a "z", saying "zolipsism". The correct sound is an "s" /s/, not a "z". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "s" sound sharply.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might pronounce the last syllable as "sim" instead of "sism", leading to "solipsim". The correct ending is /sɪ.zəm/. Tip: Pay attention to the "sism" ending, ensuring you pronounce both syllables.