How to pronounce filioque
Say it like fih-lee-OH-kwee. Filioque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- fih
- lee
- OH
- kwee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filioque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of filioque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fih-lee-OH-kwee.
What does filioque mean?
- The use of the Latin word filioque (“and from the son”) in the Western form of the Nicene Creed, to indicate that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son (as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox Churches which believe the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone).
Where does filioque come from?
From Latin filioque, from filiō (“from the son”, ablative) + -que (“and”).
Questions about saying filioque
How do you pronounce filioque?
Say fih-lee-OH-kwee. The American pronunciation is /fɪliˈoʊkwi/. In British English it is /fɪliˈəʊkwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filioque?
Filioque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: fih · lee · OH · kwee.
Is filioque 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 /fɪliˈəʊkwi/ (fih-lee-OH-kwee).