How to pronounce theodicy
Say it like thee-OD-ih-see. Theodicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OD).
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- thee
- OD
- ih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theodicy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ODSay 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theodicy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OD-ih-see.
What does theodicy mean?
- A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.
Questions about saying theodicy
How do you pronounce theodicy?
Say thee-OD-ih-see. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑdɪsi/. In British English it is /θiːˈɒdɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theodicy?
Theodicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OD). Broken into parts: thee · OD · ih · see.
Is theodicy 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 /θiːˈɒdɪsi/ (thee-OD-ih-see).