How to pronounce ousia
Say it like OO-see-uh. Ousia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ousia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ousia
American and British speakers say ousia in essentially the same way: /ˈusiə/ in the US and /ˈuːsiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-see-uh.
What does ousia mean?
- The essential nature or ‘substance’ of God, often as contrasted to the ‘energies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest.
- Essence, being.
Questions about saying ousia
How do you pronounce ousia?
Say OO-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈusiə/. In British English it is /ˈuːsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ousia?
Ousia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · see · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ousia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈusiə/ and the British form is /ˈuːsiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.