How to pronounce azoth
Say it like AZ-awth. Azoth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæzɔθ/AZ-awth
UK British/ˈɑːzɒθ/AH-zoth
- AZ
- awth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azoth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of azoth
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: AH-zoth.
What does azoth mean?
noun
- The first principle of metals, that is, mercury, which was formerly supposed to exist in all metals, and to be extractable from them.
- The universal remedy of Paracelsus.
Questions about saying azoth
How do you pronounce azoth?
Say AZ-awth. The American pronunciation is /ˈæzɔθ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːzɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azoth?
Azoth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZ). Broken into parts: AZ · awth.
Is azoth pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɑːzɒθ/ (AH-zoth).