How to pronounce henotheism
Say it like HEN-oh-thee-ih-zum. Henotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN).
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- HEN
- oh
- thee
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Henotheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of henotheism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEN-oh-thee-ih-zum.
What does henotheism mean?
- Belief in or worship of one deity without denying the existence of other deities.
Questions about saying henotheism
How do you pronounce henotheism?
Say HEN-oh-thee-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in henotheism?
Henotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEN). Broken into parts: HEN · oh · thee · ih · zum.
Is henotheism 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 /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪzəm/ (HEN-oh-thee-ih-zum).