How to pronounce iconostasis
Say it like eye-kuh-NAH-stuh-sis. Iconostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- eye
- kuh
- NAH
- stuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconostasis 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.
- 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 iconostasis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-kuh-NOS-tuh-sis.
What does iconostasis mean?
- A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
Questions about saying iconostasis
How do you pronounce iconostasis?
Say eye-kuh-NAH-stuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪkəˈnɑstəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconostasis?
Iconostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: eye · kuh · NAH · stuh · sis.
Is iconostasis 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 /ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs/ (eye-kuh-NOS-tuh-sis).