How to pronounce docetism
Say it like doh-SEE-tih-zum. Docetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- doh
- SEE
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docetism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of docetism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: doh-SEE-tih-zum.
What does docetism mean?
- The belief that Jesus was fully divine and only appeared or pretended to be human and to suffer.
Words that rhyme with docetism
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Questions about saying docetism
How do you pronounce docetism?
Say doh-SEE-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /doʊˈsitɪzəm/. In British English it is /dəʊˈsiːtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docetism?
Docetism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: doh · SEE · tih · zum.
Is docetism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dəʊˈsiːtɪzəm/ (doh-SEE-tih-zum).