How to pronounce Gnosticism
Say it like NOS-tih-siz-um. Gnosticism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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- NOS
- tih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnosticism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Gnosticism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-tih-siz-um.
What does Gnosticism mean?
- A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge, and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.
Questions about saying Gnosticism
How do you pronounce Gnosticism?
Say NOS-tih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gnosticism?
Gnosticism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · tih · siz · um.
Is Gnosticism 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 /ˈnɒstɪˌsɪzəm/ (NOS-tih-siz-um).