How to pronounce theosophic
Say it like thee-uh-SOF-ik. Theosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF).
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- thee
- uh
- SOF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theosophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theosophic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-uh-SOF-ik.
What does theosophic mean?
- Of, or relating to theosophy.
Where does theosophic come from?
From theosophy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with theosophic
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Questions about saying theosophic
How do you pronounce theosophic?
Say thee-uh-SOF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌθiəˈsɑfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌθiːəˈsɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theosophic?
Theosophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOF). Broken into parts: thee · uh · SOF · ik.
Is theosophic 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 /ˌθiːəˈsɒfɪk/ (thee-uh-SOF-ik).