How to pronounce tetratheism
Say it like teh-truh-THEE-ih-zum. Tetratheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- teh
- truh
- THEE
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetratheism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tetratheism
American and British speakers say tetratheism in essentially the same way: /tɛtrəˈθiɪzəm/ in the US and /tɛtrəˈθiːɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-truh-THEE-ih-zum.
What does tetratheism mean?
- A belief in four gods.
- The belief that there are four elements in the Christian Godhead, the three hypostases (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) of the Trinity and a divine essence out of which each of these originates.
Where does tetratheism come from?
From tetra- + theism.
Words that rhyme with tetratheism
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Questions about saying tetratheism
How do you pronounce tetratheism?
Say teh-truh-THEE-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /tɛtrəˈθiɪzəm/. In British English it is /tɛtrəˈθiːɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetratheism?
Tetratheism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: teh · truh · THEE · ih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say tetratheism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛtrəˈθiɪzəm/ and the British form is /tɛtrəˈθiːɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.