cynicism

/ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/

Syllables cyn·i·cism

Stress CYN-i-cism

Phonics Breakdown

cyn

/sɪn/

short y

i

/ɪ/

short i

cism

/sɪzəm/

soft c+schwa

Meaning

a belief that people are motivated mainly by self-interest; distrust of sincerity

Sound Reference

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cyn=/sɪn/(sin) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + cism=/sɪzəm/(prism)

Example

His cynicism about politics grew over time.