How to pronounce physiognomy
American English pronunciation
fiz-ee-OG-nuh-mee
- IPA
- /ˌfɪziˈɑɡnəmi/
- Syllables
- fiz · ee · OG · nuh · mee (5 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What physiognomy means
A person's face, especially as a clue to their character
In a sentence: The painter studied the old sailor's physiognomy, from his bushy brows to his kind eyes.
Where it comes from: It comes through French and Latin from Greek words meaning nature and a way of knowing.
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