How to pronounce thaumaturgy
Say it like THAW-muh-tur-jee. Thaumaturgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAW).
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- THAW
- muh
- tur
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thaumaturgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thaumaturgy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAW-muh-tur-jee.
What does thaumaturgy mean?
- The working of miracles, wonderworking; magic, witchcraft, wizardry.
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Questions about saying thaumaturgy
How do you pronounce thaumaturgy?
Say THAW-muh-tur-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔməˌtɝdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːmətɜːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thaumaturgy?
Thaumaturgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAW). Broken into parts: THAW · muh · tur · jee.
Is thaumaturgy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɔːmətɜːdʒi/ (THAW-muh-tur-jee).