How to pronounce hymnody
Say it like HIM-nuh-dee. Hymnody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM).
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- HIM
- nuh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymnody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hymnody
American and British speakers say hymnody in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪmnədi/ in the US and /ˈhɪmnədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIM-nuh-dee.
What does hymnody mean?
- The writing, composing, or singing of hymns or psalms.
- The hymns of a particular church or of a particular time.
Questions about saying hymnody
How do you pronounce hymnody?
Say HIM-nuh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪmnədi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪmnədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymnody?
Hymnody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM). Broken into parts: HIM · nuh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say hymnody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪmnədi/ and the British form is /ˈhɪmnədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.