How to pronounce sophrosyne
Say it like suh-FROZ-ih-nee. Sophrosyne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROZ).
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- suh
- FROZ
- ih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sophrosyne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FROZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sophrosyne
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suh-FROZ-ih-nee.
What does sophrosyne mean?
- The Ancient Greek concept of an ideal of excellence of character and soundness of mind, which when combined in one well-balanced individual leads to other qualities, such as temperance, moderation, prudence, and self-control.
Questions about saying sophrosyne
How do you pronounce sophrosyne?
Say suh-FROZ-ih-nee. The American pronunciation is /səˈfrɑzɪni/. In British English it is /səˈfrɒzɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sophrosyne?
Sophrosyne has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROZ). Broken into parts: suh · FROZ · ih · nee.
Is sophrosyne 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 /səˈfrɒzɪni/ (suh-FROZ-ih-nee).