How to Pronounce Orthodoxy

To pronounce "orthodoxy", say ORTH-od-oxy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːθədɒksi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɔːθədɒksi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “orthodoxy”

"orthodoxy" has 3 syllables: orth-od-oxy. It rhymes with moxie and proxy, if that helps it stick.

What does orthodoxy mean?

noun

  1. Correctness in doctrine and belief.
  2. Conformity to established and accepted beliefs (usually of religions).

Antonyms

heterodoxy

Words that rhyme with orthodoxy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moxieproxydoxyfoxyepoxyheterodoxyboxydoxieoxycoccihydroxybocci

Related words

orthodoxdoctrinedogmalessoncorrectnesscreedcanonideology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "orthodoxy"?▾

"Orthodoxy" has 3 syllables: orth · od · oxy.

What is the IPA transcription of "orthodoxy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "orthodoxy" is /ˈɔːθədɒksi/.

What does "orthodoxy" mean?▾

Orthodoxy: Correctness in doctrine and belief.

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