How to pronounce hylotheism
Say it like hy-loh-THEE-ih-zum. Hylotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- hy
- loh
- THEE
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hylotheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 hylotheism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hy-loh-THEE-ih-zum.
What does hylotheism mean?
- Theory equating matter with God or merging one into the other (see pantheism).
- Doctrine of belief that matter is God, or that there is no God except matter and the universe (see materialism).
Where does hylotheism come from?
From hylo- + theism.
Words that rhyme with hylotheism
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Questions about saying hylotheism
How do you pronounce hylotheism?
Say hy-loh-THEE-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪloʊˈθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪləʊˈθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hylotheism?
Hylotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: hy · loh · THEE · ih · zum.
Is hylotheism 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 /ˌhaɪləʊˈθiːɪzəm/ (hy-loh-THEE-ih-zum).