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How to pronounce gnosticism

gnosticism
/ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Gnosticism, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce gnosticism?

Gnosticism is pronounced /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in gnosticism?

Gnosticism has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in gnosticism?

The first syllable: /ˈnɑːstɪsɪzəm/.

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