How to pronounce theosophical
Say it like thee-uh-SAH-fih-kul. Theosophical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH).
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- thee
- uh
- SAH
- fih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theosophical 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of theosophical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-uh-SOF-ih-kul.
What does theosophical mean?
- Of or pertaining to theosophy.
Where does theosophical come from?
From theosophy + -ical.
Words that rhyme with theosophical
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Questions about saying theosophical
How do you pronounce theosophical?
Say thee-uh-SAH-fih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌθiəˈsɑfɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌθiːəˈsɒfɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theosophical?
Theosophical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH). Broken into parts: thee · uh · SAH · fih · kul.
Is theosophical 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 /ˌθiːəˈsɒfɪkəl/ (thee-uh-SOF-ih-kul).