How to pronounce theomachist
Say it like thee-OM-ak-ist. Theomachist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM).
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- thee
- OM
- ak
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theomachist 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.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theomachist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OM-ak-ist.
What does theomachist mean?
- One who fights against God, gods or divinity.
Where does theomachist come from?
From theomachy + -ist.
Questions about saying theomachist
How do you pronounce theomachist?
Say thee-OM-ak-ist. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑmækɪst/. In British English it is /θiˈɒmækɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theomachist?
Theomachist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM). Broken into parts: thee · OM · ak · ist.
Is theomachist 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 /θiˈɒmækɪst/ (thee-OM-ak-ist).