How to pronounce theophany
Say it like thee-OF-uh-nee. Theophany has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF).
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- thee
- OF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theophany 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.
- OFSay 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 theophany
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OF-uh-nee.
What does theophany mean?
- A manifestation of a deity to a person.
Words that rhyme with theophany
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theophany.
Questions about saying theophany
How do you pronounce theophany?
Say thee-OF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑfəni/. In British English it is /θiːˈɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theophany?
Theophany has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OF). Broken into parts: thee · OF · uh · nee.
Is theophany 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 /θiːˈɒfəni/ (thee-OF-uh-nee).