How to pronounce anhypostasis
Say it like an-hy-puh-STAY-sis. Anhypostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY).
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- an
- hy
- puh
- STAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anhypostasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anhypostasis
American and British speakers say anhypostasis in essentially the same way: /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/ in the US and /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-hy-puh-STAY-sis.
What does anhypostasis mean?
- Alternative form of anhypostasia.
Words that rhyme with anhypostasis
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Questions about saying anhypostasis
How do you pronounce anhypostasis?
Say an-hy-puh-STAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anhypostasis?
Anhypostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY). Broken into parts: an · hy · puh · STAY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say anhypostasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ænˌhaɪpəˈsteɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.