How to pronounce homoousian
Say it like hom-oh-OO-zee-un. Homoousian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OO).
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- hom
- oh
- OO
- zee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homoousian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- homKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homoousian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hom-oh-OO-zee-un.
What does homoousian mean?
- Having the same essence or substance, especially with reference to the first and second persons of the Trinity (Father and Son).
Questions about saying homoousian
How do you pronounce homoousian?
Say hom-oh-OO-zee-un. The American pronunciation is /hɑmoʊˈuziən/. In British English it is /hɒməʊˈuːziən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homoousian?
Homoousian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OO). Broken into parts: hom · oh · OO · zee · un.
Is homoousian 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 /hɒməʊˈuːziən/ (hom-oh-OO-zee-un).