How to pronounce pseudepigrapha
Say it like soo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh. Pseudepigrapha has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌsudəˈpɪɡrəfə/soo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh
UK British/ˌsjuːdəˈpɪɡrəfə/syoo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh
- soo
- duh
- PIG
- ruh
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudepigrapha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudepigrapha
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh.
What does pseudepigrapha mean?
noun
- Writings falsely ascribed to famous persons (historical or mythical) to lend them greater legitimacy, typically composed many centuries after the ostensible author's death.
Questions about saying pseudepigrapha
How do you pronounce pseudepigrapha?
Say soo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudəˈpɪɡrəfə/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːdəˈpɪɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudepigrapha?
Pseudepigrapha has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIG). Broken into parts: soo · duh · PIG · ruh · fuh.
Is pseudepigrapha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌsjuːdəˈpɪɡrəfə/ (syoo-duh-PIG-ruh-fuh).