Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- a · tone · ment
- Read the spelling
- Atonement
Try it slowly.
The stressed sound rhymes with tone. Keep the first and last syllables short.
Say uh-TOHN-munt once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Atonement in context
Atonement concerns dealing with sin and restoring a relationship with God. Leviticus describes the Day of Atonement and its ceremonies.
Read Leviticus 16:30 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Atonement in English?
One common English pronunciation is uh-TOHN-munt. Emphasize the middle syllable.
What is the Bible context for Atonement?
Atonement concerns dealing with sin and restoring a relationship with God. Leviticus describes the Day of Atonement and its ceremonies.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
