How to pronounce theopneust
Say it like THEE-up-nyoost. Theopneust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- up
- nyoost
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theopneust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyoostKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of theopneust
American and British speakers say theopneust in essentially the same way: /ˈθiəpnjust/ in the US and /ˈθiːəpnjuːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-up-nyoost.
What does theopneust mean?
- Inspired or possessed by a god.
Questions about saying theopneust
How do you pronounce theopneust?
Say THEE-up-nyoost. The American pronunciation is /ˈθiəpnjust/. In British English it is /ˈθiːəpnjuːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theopneust?
Theopneust has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · up · nyoost.
Do Americans and Brits say theopneust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθiəpnjust/ and the British form is /ˈθiːəpnjuːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.