how to pronounce optimism

/ˈɑːptɪˌmɪzəm/

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optimism is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of optimism in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… was unbridled optimism and an eagerness …”

meaning of optimism

Optimism is the belief that good things will happen in the future.

optimism frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word optimism occurs in english on average 5.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.