materialism
/məˈtɪrɪəlɪzəm/
Syllables ma·te·ri·al·ism
Stress ma-TE-ri-al-ism
Phonics Breakdown
ma
/mə/
schwa
te
/tɪ/
short i
ri
/rɪ/
short i
al
/əl/
syllabic le
ism
/ɪzəm/
-ness suffix
Meaning
the belief that physical possessions and material wealth are more important than spiritual values
Sound Reference
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ma=/mə/(about) + te=/tɪ/(ticket) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + al=/əl/(animal) + ism=/ɪzəm/(criticism)
Example
Many people believe that materialism can reduce happiness.