How to pronounce doxology
Say it like dok-SOL-uh-jee. Doxology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- dok
- SOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doxology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of doxology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dok-SOL-uh-jee.
What does doxology mean?
- An expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn sung as part of a Christian worship service.
Words that rhyme with doxology
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Questions about saying doxology
How do you pronounce doxology?
Say dok-SOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doxology?
Doxology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: dok · SOL · uh · jee.
Is doxology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ (dok-SOL-uh-jee).