How to pronounce horologion
Say it like HOR-uh-loh-jee-un. Horologion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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US American/ˈhɔrəloʊdʒiən/HOR-uh-loh-jee-un
UK British/ɒrəˈlɒjɒn/or-uh-LOY-on
- HOR
- uh
- loh
- jee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horologion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep 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 horologion
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: or-uh-LOY-on.
What does horologion mean?
noun
- A liturgical book containing the daily offices of the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.“The Orthodox horologion is roughly equivalent to the Catholic breviary.”
Questions about saying horologion
How do you pronounce horologion?
Say HOR-uh-loh-jee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrəloʊdʒiən/. In British English it is /ɒrəˈlɒjɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horologion?
Horologion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · uh · loh · jee · un.
Is horologion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɒrəˈlɒjɒn/ (or-uh-LOY-on).