How to pronounce noesis
Say it like noh-EE-sis. Noesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- noh
- EE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-EE-sis.
What does noesis mean?
- Cognition, the functioning of intellect.
- The exercise of reason.
- The consciousness component of noetics, which concerns the duality of noesis and noema.
Words that rhyme with noesis
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Questions about saying noesis
How do you pronounce noesis?
Say noh-EE-sis. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈisɪs/. In British English it is /nəʊˈiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noesis?
Noesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: noh · EE · sis.
Is noesis 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 /nəʊˈiːsɪs/ (noh-EE-sis).