How to pronounce theogony
Say it like thee-OG-uh-nee. Theogony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OG).
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- thee
- OG
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theogony 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.
- OGSay 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theogony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OG-uh-nee.
What does theogony mean?
- The origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods.
Words that rhyme with theogony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theogony.
Questions about saying theogony
How do you pronounce theogony?
Say thee-OG-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑɡəni/. In British English it is /θiˈɒɡəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theogony?
Theogony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OG). Broken into parts: thee · OG · uh · nee.
Is theogony 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 /θiˈɒɡəni/ (thee-OG-uh-nee).