Put the strongest beat on the second syllable.
- Syllable guide
- be · at · i · tudes
- Read the spelling
- Beatitudes
Try it slowly.
Stress AT, not the first syllable. The ending sounds like toodz.
Say bee-AT-ih-toodz once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Beatitudes in context
The Beatitudes are the blessings at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. They include blessings concerning mercy and peacemaking.
Read Matthew 5:3–12 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Beatitudes in English?
One common English pronunciation is bee-AT-ih-toodz. Emphasize the second syllable.
What is the Bible context for Beatitudes?
The Beatitudes are the blessings at the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. They include blessings concerning mercy and peacemaking.
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.
