How to pronounce hypostasis
Say it like hy-PAH-stuh-sis. Hypostasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- hy
- PAH
- stuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypostasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hypostasis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POS-tuh-sis.
What does hypostasis mean?
- The essential person, specifically the single person of Christ (as distinguished from his ‘nature(s)’, human and divine), or of the three ‘persons’ of the Trinity (sharing a single ‘essence’).“the hypostases of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit”
- The underlying reality or substance of something.
- A relationship between a name and a known quantity, as a cultural personification (i.e. objectification with personality) of an entity or quality.
Questions about saying hypostasis
How do you pronounce hypostasis?
Say hy-PAH-stuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑstəsɪs/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypostasis?
Hypostasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: hy · PAH · stuh · sis.
Is hypostasis 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 /haɪˈpɒstəsɪs/ (hy-POS-tuh-sis).