How to pronounce theosophist
Say it like thee-OS-uh-fist. Theosophist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS).
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- thee
- OS
- uh
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theosophist 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.
- OSSay 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.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theosophist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thee-OS-uh-fist.
What does theosophist mean?
- An advocate of, or believer in theosophy.
Where does theosophist come from?
From theosophy + -ist.
Questions about saying theosophist
How do you pronounce theosophist?
Say thee-OS-uh-fist. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑsəfɪst/. In British English it is /θiˈɒsəfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theosophist?
Theosophist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS). Broken into parts: thee · OS · uh · fist.
Is theosophist 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 /θiˈɒsəfɪst/ (thee-OS-uh-fist).