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gnosis
Definition:
(nou) intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics
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Gnosticism states that one can gain gnosis from gnosis.
One must move beyond gnosis to faith meta gnosis .
Since gnosis by gnostics is not really then.
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Common mistakes of gnosis pronunciation
- Misplacing the "g": Many pronounce "gnosis" starting with a hard "g" sound, like in "go." The correct pronunciation begins with a silent "g," as in /ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "g" is silent in "gnosis."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners use a short "o" sound, pronouncing it as "gno-sis" with a sound like "hot." The correct pronunciation features a long "o" sound, as in /ˈnoʊ/ (US) or /ˈnəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" in "gnosis."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "gno-SIS." The primary stress is on the first syllable, /ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first part of "gnosis."
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some pronounce "gnosis" with a heavy emphasis on the "s," making it sound like "gno-siss." The correct pronunciation has a lighter "s" sound, as in /ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "s" soft and subtle.
- Adding an unnecessary vowel: A frequent error is inserting an extra vowel sound, resulting in "gno-asis." The proper pronunciation is without that extra vowel, as in /ˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ (UK). Tip: Avoid adding sounds that aren't present in "gnosis."