How to pronounce xylomancy
Say it like ZY-loh-man-see. Xylomancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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US American/ˈzaɪloʊˌmænsi/ZY-loh-man-see
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- ZY
- loh
- man
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylomancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does xylomancy mean?
noun
- Divination by means of examining or burning pieces of wood.
Where does xylomancy come from?
From xylo- + -mancy.
Questions about saying xylomancy
How do you pronounce xylomancy?
Say ZY-loh-man-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪloʊˌmænsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylomancy?
Xylomancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · loh · man · see.