How to pronounce classis
Say it like KLAS-is. Classis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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US American/ˈklæsɪs/KLAS-is
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- KLAS
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does classis mean?
noun
- An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Dutch Reformed Church. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.
- A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below divisio and above ordo.
Where does classis come from?
Borrowed from Latin classis.
Questions about saying classis
How do you pronounce classis?
Say KLAS-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classis?
Classis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · is.