How to pronounce polytheism
Say it like POL-ee-thee-ih-zum. Polytheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ee
- thee
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polytheism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-thee-ih-zum.
What does polytheism mean?
- The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
- A religion or belief system with multiple gods.
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Questions about saying polytheism
How do you pronounce polytheism?
Say POL-ee-thee-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒˌliːθiɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytheism?
Polytheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ee · thee · ih · zum.
Is polytheism 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 /ˈpɒˌliːθiɪzəm/ (POL-ee-thee-ih-zum).