noun

athleticism

ath·let·ici·sm 4 syllables

The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 4
Letters 11
Starts with A

Definition of Athleticism

The state of being an athlete, or of taking part in athletic events.

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Athleticism is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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Antonyms for Athleticism

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How many syllables does athleticism have?

Athleticism has 4 syllables: ath·let·ici·sm. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.

What part of speech is athleticism?

Athleticism is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Athleticism starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does athleticism have?

Athleticism has 11 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.