How to pronounce monotheism
Say it like MON-uh-thee-ih-zum. Monotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- uh
- thee
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monotheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay 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.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep 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 monotheism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-uh-thee-ih-zum.
What does monotheism mean?
- The belief in a single deity (one god or goddess); especially within an organized religion.
- The belief that God is one person (Judaism, Unitarian Christianity, Islam), not three persons (Trinitarian Christianity, Hinduism)
Where does monotheism come from?
The term was coined by Henry More, ca.
Questions about saying monotheism
How do you pronounce monotheism?
Say MON-uh-thee-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnəˌθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monotheism?
Monotheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · uh · thee · ih · zum.
Is monotheism 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 /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/ (MON-uh-thee-ih-zum).