How to pronounce pseudomessiah
Say it like SOO-doh-mih-sy. Pseudomessiah has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- doh
- mih
- sy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudomessiah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudomessiah
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-doh-mih-sy.
What does pseudomessiah mean?
- A false Messiah; someone falsely claiming to be the Messiah.
Where does pseudomessiah come from?
From pseudo- + messiah.
Questions about saying pseudomessiah
How do you pronounce pseudomessiah?
Say SOO-doh-mih-sy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudoʊmɪˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːdəʊmɪˌsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudomessiah?
Pseudomessiah has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · doh · mih · sy.
Is pseudomessiah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsuːdəʊmɪˌsaɪ/ (SOO-doh-mih-sy).