word
Alcoholism
A-lkuh-haw-lih-zuhm
/ˈælkʌˌhɔːˌlɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alcoholism
Dictionary meaning
An intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess.
Synonyms: dipsomania
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