How to pronounce gnosis
Say it like NOH-sis. Gnosis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-sis.
What does gnosis mean?
- An immanent form of knowledge or transcendent insight, such as sought by the Gnostics.
- The act or process of knowing in general.
- An altered state of awareness in which the will is magically effective.
Words that rhyme with gnosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnosis.
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Questions about saying gnosis
How do you pronounce gnosis?
Say NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnosis?
Gnosis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · sis.
Is gnosis 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 /ˈnəʊsɪs/ (NOH-sis).