How to pronounce magis
Say it like MAH-jis. Magis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑdʒɪs/MAH-jis
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- MAH
- jis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does magis mean?
noun
- The philosophy of striving to do more for Jesus Christ, associated with Ignatian spirituality and the Society of Jesus.
Where does magis come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin magis
Questions about saying magis
How do you pronounce magis?
Say MAH-jis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magis?
Magis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · jis.