How to pronounce kenosis
Say it like kih-NOH-sis. Kenosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- kih
- NOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kenosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kenosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kih-NOH-sis.
What does kenosis mean?
- Christ's voluntary abasement consisting of humanity and the simultaneous occultation of the Divinity.
Words that rhyme with kenosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kenosis.
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Questions about saying kenosis
How do you pronounce kenosis?
Say kih-NOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈnoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /kɪˈnəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kenosis?
Kenosis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: kih · NOH · sis.
Is kenosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kɪˈnəʊsɪs/ (kih-NOH-sis).