How to pronounce ascesis
Say it like uh-SEE-sis. Ascesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- uh
- SEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ascesis
American and British speakers say ascesis in essentially the same way: /əˈsisɪs/ in the US and /əˈsiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SEE-sis.
What does ascesis mean?
- self-discipline, particularly as a religious observance; asceticism.
- The praxis or "exercise" of asceticism and self-denial of impulses or passions for the sake of piety, theosis, and connection with God.
Words that rhyme with ascesis
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Questions about saying ascesis
How do you pronounce ascesis?
Say uh-SEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈsisɪs/. In British English it is /əˈsiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascesis?
Ascesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: uh · SEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say ascesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsisɪs/ and the British form is /əˈsiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.