How to pronounce orthodoxy
Say it like OR-thuh-dok-see. Orthodoxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- dok
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodoxy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodoxy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AW-thuh-dok-see.
What does orthodoxy mean?
- Correctness of doctrine and belief in regard to any doctrinal (i.e. philosophical or theological) system.
- Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).
Questions about saying orthodoxy
How do you pronounce orthodoxy?
Say OR-thuh-dok-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrθəˌdɑksi/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθədɒksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodoxy?
Orthodoxy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · dok · see.
Is orthodoxy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ (AW-thuh-dok-see).