PEN-tih-kost
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- Syllable guide
- Pen · te · cost
- Read the spelling
- Pentecost
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Pentecost in context
Pentecost names a festival. Acts describes the disciples gathered on that day when the Holy Spirit came upon them.
Read Acts 2:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Pentecost in English?
One common English pronunciation is PEN-tih-kost. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Pentecost?
Pentecost names a festival. Acts describes the disciples gathered on that day when the Holy Spirit came upon them.
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.
