How to pronounce modalism
Say it like MOH-duh-lih-zum. Modalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- duh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modalism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modalism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-duh-lih-zum.
What does modalism mean?
- The nontrinitarian doctrine that God, who is one person, has three modes of divine revelation (the Father, Son, and Spirit), contrary to the orthodox belief that the three persons are all fully God.
Where does modalism come from?
From modal + -ism.
Questions about saying modalism
How do you pronounce modalism?
Say MOH-duh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊdəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈməʊdəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modalism?
Modalism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · duh · lih · zum.
Is modalism 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 /ˈməʊdəlɪzəm/ (MOH-duh-lih-zum).