muh-SYE-uh
Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- mes · si · ah
- Read the spelling
- Messiah
Try it slowly.
The strong middle sound rhymes with eye. Do not read the ending as a single long ah.
Say muh-SYE-uh once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Messiah in context
Messiah means anointed one. John connects the title Messiah with Christ, its Greek-language equivalent.
Read John 1:41 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Messiah in English?
One common English pronunciation is muh-SYE-uh. Emphasize the middle syllable.
What is the Bible context for Messiah?
Messiah means anointed one. John connects the title Messiah with Christ, its Greek-language equivalent.
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.
