How to pronounce gymnosophic
Say it like jim-nuh-SOF-ik. Gymnosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF).
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- jim
- nuh
- SOF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnosophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gymnosophic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jim-nuh-SOF-ik.
What does gymnosophic mean?
- Relating to gymnosophy.
Where does gymnosophic come from?
From gymnosophy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with gymnosophic
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Questions about saying gymnosophic
How do you pronounce gymnosophic?
Say jim-nuh-SOF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɪmnəˈsɑfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɪmnəˈsɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnosophic?
Gymnosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF). Broken into parts: jim · nuh · SOF · ik.
Is gymnosophic 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 /ˌdʒɪmnəˈsɒfɪk/ (jim-nuh-SOF-ik).