To pronounce "gnostic", say GNOST-ic — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gnostic
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GNOST-ic
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"gnostic" has 2 syllables: gnost-ic. It rhymes with caustic and agnostic, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nostoc — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Gnostic" has 2 syllables: gnost · ic.
Gnostic: A believer in Gnosticism
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