How to pronounce idolatry
Say it like eye-DOL-uh-tree. Idolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL).
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- eye
- DOL
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolatry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 idolatry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-DOL-uh-tree.
What does idolatry mean?
- The worship of idols.
- The excessive admiration of somebody or something.
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Questions about saying idolatry
How do you pronounce idolatry?
Say eye-DOL-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɑlətri/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolatry?
Idolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL). Broken into parts: eye · DOL · uh · tree.
Is idolatry 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 /aɪˈdɒlətri/ (eye-DOL-uh-tree).