How to pronounce theomachy
Say it like thee-OM-uh-kee. Theomachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM).
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- thee
- OM
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theomachy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theomachy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OM-uh-kee.
What does theomachy mean?
- A fight against the gods, as the mythological battle of the giants against the gods.
- A battle among gods.
- Opposition to divine will.
Questions about saying theomachy
How do you pronounce theomachy?
Say thee-OM-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑməki/. In British English it is /θiˈɒməki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theomachy?
Theomachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OM). Broken into parts: thee · OM · uh · kee.
Is theomachy 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 /θiˈɒməki/ (thee-OM-uh-kee).