Put the strongest beat on the third syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Deu · ter · on · o · my
- Read the spelling
- Deuteronomy
Some English accents begin with dyoo rather than doo.
Try it slowly.
Break the long word into five beats, then emphasize RAH.
Say doo-tuh-RAH-nuh-mee once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Deuteronomy in context
Deuteronomy presents Moses addressing Israel before the people enter the land. It recalls their journey and sets out covenant instructions.
Read Deuteronomy 1:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Deuteronomy in English?
One common English pronunciation is doo-tuh-RAH-nuh-mee. Emphasize the third syllable. Some English accents begin with dyoo rather than doo.
What is the Bible context for Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy presents Moses addressing Israel before the people enter the land. It recalls their journey and sets out covenant instructions.
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.
