How to pronounce priesthood
Say it like PREEST-hud. Priesthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREEST).
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- PREEST
- hud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priesthood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- hudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of priesthood
American and British speakers say priesthood in essentially the same way: /ˈpristhʊd/ in the US and /ˈpriːsthʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREEST-hud.
What does priesthood mean?
- The role or office of a priest.
- Priests as a group.“Tibet is a society ruled the priesthood.”
- Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
Where does priesthood come from?
From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood.
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Questions about saying priesthood
How do you pronounce priesthood?
Say PREEST-hud. The American pronunciation is /ˈpristhʊd/. In British English it is /ˈpriːsthʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priesthood?
Priesthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREEST). Broken into parts: PREEST · hud.
Do Americans and Brits say priesthood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpristhʊd/ and the British form is /ˈpriːsthʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.