To pronounce "polytheism", say POLYTH-eism — 2 syllables, IPA /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/
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"polytheism" has 2 syllables: polyth-eism.
noun
"Polytheism" has 2 syllables: polyth · eism.
The IPA transcription of "polytheism" is /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/.
Polytheism: The belief in the existence of multiple gods.
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