How to pronounce gymnosophist
Say it like jim-NOS-uh-fist. Gymnosophist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS).
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- jim
- NOS
- uh
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnosophist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOSSay 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.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gymnosophist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jim-NOS-uh-fist.
What does gymnosophist mean?
- One of a school of ancient Indian ascetic philosophers, reported in antiquity, who wore little clothing; a mystic.
Questions about saying gymnosophist
How do you pronounce gymnosophist?
Say jim-NOS-uh-fist. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪmˈnɑsəfɪst/. In British English it is /dʒɪmˈnɒsəfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnosophist?
Gymnosophist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOS). Broken into parts: jim · NOS · uh · fist.
Is gymnosophist 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 /dʒɪmˈnɒsəfɪst/ (jim-NOS-uh-fist).