How to pronounce iconolatry
Say it like eye-kuh-NAH-luh-tree. Iconolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- eye
- kuh
- NAH
- luh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconolatry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of iconolatry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-kuh-NOL-uh-tree.
What does iconolatry mean?
- The use of images as symbols that provide an inspiration and aid to worship.
- The veneration of celebrities.
Where does iconolatry come from?
From icono- + -latry.
Words that rhyme with iconolatry
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Questions about saying iconolatry
How do you pronounce iconolatry?
Say eye-kuh-NAH-luh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪkəˈnɑlətri/. In British English it is /ˌaɪkəˈnɒlətriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconolatry?
Iconolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: eye · kuh · NAH · luh · tree.
Is iconolatry 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 /ˌaɪkəˈnɒlətriː/ (eye-kuh-NOL-uh-tree).