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/dəʊˈsiːtɪz(ə)m/
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"docetism" has 3 syllables: doc-et-ism.
noun
"Docetism" has 3 syllables: doc · et · ism.
The IPA transcription of "docetism" is /dəʊˈsiːtɪz(ə)m/.
Docetism: The doctrine of the Docetes, that Jesus only appeared to have a physical body and was ultimately of celestial substance.
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