How to pronounce soteriology
Say it like soh-tih-rih-OL-uh-jee. Soteriology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- soh
- tih
- rih
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soteriology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of soteriology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soh-tih-rih-OL-uh-jee.
What does soteriology mean?
- The study or doctrine of salvation.
Words that rhyme with soteriology
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Questions about saying soteriology
How do you pronounce soteriology?
Say soh-tih-rih-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /soʊtɪrɪˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /səʊtɪrɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soteriology?
Soteriology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: soh · tih · rih · OL · uh · jee.
Is soteriology 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 /səʊtɪrɪˈɒlədʒi/ (soh-tih-rih-OL-uh-jee).