How to pronounce polytheist
Say it like pol-ih-THEE-ist. Polytheist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- pol
- ih
- THEE
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polytheist 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polytheist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pol-ih-THEE-ist.
What does polytheist mean?
- a believer in, or advocate of, polytheism
Where does polytheist come from?
From poly- + theist.
Words that rhyme with polytheist
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Questions about saying polytheist
How do you pronounce polytheist?
Say pol-ih-THEE-ist. The American pronunciation is /pɑlɪˈθiɪst/. In British English it is /pɒlɪˈθiːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polytheist?
Polytheist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: pol · ih · THEE · ist.
Is polytheist 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 /pɒlɪˈθiːɪst/ (pol-ih-THEE-ist).