How to pronounce theist
Say it like THEE-ist. Theist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theist
American and British speakers say theist in essentially the same way: /ˈθiɪst/ in the US and /ˈθiːɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-ist.
What does theist mean?
- One who believes in the existence of a god or gods.
Words that rhyme with theist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theist.
Questions about saying theist
How do you pronounce theist?
Say THEE-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈθiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈθiːɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theist?
Theist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say theist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθiɪst/ and the British form is /ˈθiːɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.