egoism

/ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/

Syllables e·go·ism

Stress E-go-ism

Phonics Breakdown

e

/iː/

magic e

go

/ɡoʊ/

long o

ism

/ɪzəm/

schwa

Meaning

excessive concern with one’s own interests or self

Sound Reference

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e=/iː/(me) + go=/ɡoʊ/(go) + ism=/ɪzəm/(criticism)

Example

Egoism can damage relationships at work and at home.