How to pronounce introit
Say it like IN-troyt. Introit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- troyt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- troytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of introit
American and British speakers say introit in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌtrɔɪt/ in the US and /ˈɪntrɔɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-troyt.
What does introit mean?
- A prayer, typically part of a psalm or other portion of the Bible, read or sung at the start of Mass while or immediately after the priest ascends to the altar.
- Any piece of choral music, especially a setting of an anthem or a psalm, sung at the opening of a church service.
Where does introit come from?
From Late Middle English introite (“act of entering in or into, entrance; place of entrance”), borrowed from Anglo-Norman introït, introïte (“introit”), or from its etymon Latin introitus (“act of entering in or into, entrance; passage; pla
Questions about saying introit
How do you pronounce introit?
Say IN-troyt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌtrɔɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɪntrɔɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introit?
Introit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · troyt.
Do Americans and Brits say introit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌtrɔɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɪntrɔɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.