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theology
Definition:
(nou) the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth (nou) a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings (nou) the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)
Phonetic Transcription:
θɪˈɒlədʒi
Examples:
It it the theology of God the Father in the Old Testament.
Jesus is God the Son in the theology of the Trinity.
In Christian theology, the term hades refers to the abode of the dead.
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Common mistakes of theology pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "the-OL-o-gy" instead of the correct "the-OL-o-gy" (US: θiˈɑːlədʒi, UK: θiˈɒlədʒi). Tip: Remember to stress the "OL" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the initial vowel sound as "thuh" instead of "thee" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with the long "ee" sound (US: θiˈɑːlədʒi, UK: θiˈɒlədʒi). Tip: Practice saying "thee" to get the right start.
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the middle syllable, saying "theol-gy" instead of "the-OL-o-gy." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Break the word into three clear syllables to maintain clarity.
- Final "g" sound mispronunciation: The final "g" in "theology" is often pronounced softly or omitted. It should be a clear "g" sound (US: θiˈɑːlədʒi, UK: θiˈɒlədʒi). Tip: Emphasize the "g" at the end to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some pronounce the "o" in the second syllable too short, sounding like "the-AL-ogy." The correct pronunciation has a longer "o" sound (US: θiˈɑːlədʒi, UK: θiˈɒlədʒi). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" in "OL" for accuracy.