How to pronounce physiognomy
Say it like fih-zee-OG-nuh-mee. Physiognomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG).
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- fih
- zee
- OG
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physiognomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of physiognomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-zee-ON-uh-mee.
What does physiognomy mean?
- The art or pseudoscience of deducing the predominant temper and other characteristic qualities of the mind from the outward appearance, especially from the features of the face.
- The face or countenance, with respect to the temper of the mind; particular configuration, cast, or expression of countenance, as denoting character.
- The art of telling fortunes by inspection of the features.
Questions about saying physiognomy
How do you pronounce physiognomy?
Say fih-zee-OG-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /fɪziˈɑɡnəmi/. In British English it is /fɪziˈɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physiognomy?
Physiognomy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG). Broken into parts: fih · zee · OG · nuh · mee.
Is physiognomy 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 /fɪziˈɒnəmi/ (fih-zee-ON-uh-mee).