How to pronounce simony
Say it like SY-muh-nee. Simony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- muh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of simony
American and British speakers say simony in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪməni/ in the US and /ˈsaɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-muh-nee.
What does simony mean?
- The buying or selling of spiritual or sacred things, such as ecclesiastical offices, pardons, or consecrated objects.
Questions about saying simony
How do you pronounce simony?
Say SY-muh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪməni/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simony?
Simony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · muh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say simony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪməni/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.