How to pronounce polydeism
Say it like pol-ee-DAY-iz-uhm. Polydeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- pol
- ee
- DAY
- iz
- uhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polydeism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- polKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polydeism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ee-DAY-iz-uhm.
What does polydeism mean?
- Belief in the existence of many gods who collectively set the universe in motion, then ceased to interact with it.
- polytheism
Where does polydeism come from?
Blend of polytheism + deism.
Questions about saying polydeism
How do you pronounce polydeism?
Say pol-ee-DAY-iz-uhm. The American pronunciation is /pɑliˈdeɪˌɪˌzəm/. In British English it is /pɒliˈdeɪˌɪˌzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polydeism?
Polydeism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: pol · ee · DAY · iz · uhm.
Is polydeism 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 /pɒliˈdeɪˌɪˌzəm/ (pol-ee-DAY-iz-uhm).