How to pronounce theosophy
Say it like thih-OS-uh-fih. Theosophy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS).
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- thih
- OS
- uh
- fih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theosophy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of theosophy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thih-OS-uh-fih.
What does theosophy mean?
- Any doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism claiming that knowledge of God can be attained through mystical insight and spiritual ecstasy, and that direct communication with the transcendent world is possible.
- Any system which claims to attain communication with God and superior spirits by physical processes.
- The system of beliefs and doctrines of the Theosophical Society.
Questions about saying theosophy
How do you pronounce theosophy?
Say thih-OS-uh-fih. The American pronunciation is /θɪˈɑsəfɪ/. In British English it is /θɪˈɒsəfɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theosophy?
Theosophy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OS). Broken into parts: thih · OS · uh · fih.
Is theosophy 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 /θɪˈɒsəfɪ/ (thih-OS-uh-fih).