4 syllables: Hu, po, mo, ne. Stress on mo.
hyoo-poh-MOH-nee
/hjuːpoˈmoʊniː/
Hupomone is pronounced hyoo-poh-MOH-nee (/hjuːpoˈmoʊniː/). It has four syllables (Hu-po-mo-ne), with the stress on "mo". Hupomone is a Greek-origin noun meaning perseverance, steadfast endurance, or patient endurance in the face of difficulty. It conveys a sustained, resilient spirit rather than a brief effort, often with a moral or spiritual dimension. The term is used in theological, philosophical, and literary contexts to describe enduring strength over time.
nounHupomone is a Greek-origin noun meaning perseverance, steadfast endurance, or patient endurance in the face of difficulty. It conveys a sustained, resilient spirit rather than a brief effort, often with a moral or spiritual dimension. The term is used in theological, philosophical, and literary contexts to describe enduring strength over time.
"Facing the long road of recovery, she demonstrated hupomone and kept moving forward."
"The leader urged hupomone in the community, reminding everyone that progress takes time."
"In ancient texts, hupomone is praised as a virtue that sustains faith during trials."
Pronounce as hoo-POH-moh-nee with primary stress on the third syllable in typical English reading. IPA: /hjuːˈpoʊmoʊni/ (US) or the slight variant /hjuːˈpoʊməni/ depending on syllable emphasis. Break it into hoo-po-MO-nee; start with a clear 'h' and 'u' sound, then a strong 'po' with the o as in ‘go,’ and finish with a soft 'nee' or 'ni' depending on speaker. Audio references can be found on Forvo and pronunciation videos, but aim for two-syllable chunking before the final -ne.
Common errors include: 1) Misplacing stress, pronouncing hup-O-mo-ne instead of hu-PO-mo-nee. 2) Slurring the second syllable into the first, making it ‘hoo-po-mo-nee’ with weak stress. 3) Substituting 'o' as in ‘not’ rather than the long 'o' as in ‘go.’ Correction: emphasize MO in the stressed syllable, use a clear long o in the second syllable, and finish with a light 'nee' ending. Practice with slow, deliberate syllables and a mouth shape that projects the final vowel distinctly.
In US English, expect /hjuːˈpoʊmoʊni/ with a rhotacized 'r' none; the second syllable carries the main stress, and the final 'ni' is light. UK speakers often align to /hjuːˈpəʊməni/, with a reduced vowel in the second syllable and less emphasis on the final vowel. Australian tends toward /ˌhjuːpəˈmɒni/ or /ˌhjuːpəˈmoʊni/, with more centralized vowel qualities in the middle syllable. In all cases, the key is a clear MO as the prominent syllable and a final light 'ni'.
Difficulties stem from non-native pressure of Greek-derived syllable structure: впервые syllable separation hu-po-; the 'po' with a long 'o' sound, the mid syllable stress on MO, and the trailing -ne/-ni can feel unfamiliar. The combination of a near-diphthong in the first syllable and a mid vowel in the second can create a mismatch for speakers used to simpler English syllable patterns. Focus on segmenting into four syllables, enunciating the stressed MO clearly, and finishing with a crisp ‘ni.’
Notice the possible variation of the final -ne vs -ni ending depending on speaker and register. In sustained, formal reading, you may hear /-ni/; in more Anglicized pronunciation, /-ni/ or /-nei/ can appear, but the most stable form is hu-po-MO-neh/ or hu-po-MO-nee with final short 'ee' sound. Keep the underlying four-syllable structure and ensure the second-to-last syllable carries the primary stress, with a crisp final vowel.
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Hupomone derives from Ancient Greek hupomonē (υπομονή), formed from hupo- “under, beneath” and mone “to remain, stay.” The term originally captured the sense of remaining under a burden with resilience. In classical usage, it described steadfast endurance in bearing hardship or continuing effort despite adversity. Early Christian writers adopted hupomone to denote patient perseverance of faith and hope amid trials, distinguishing it from mere stubbornness by linking endurance to inner virtue and reliance on divine aid. Through translations of the Septuagint and New Testament texts, hupomone entered Latin as hypomonia, then into pluralized forms in medieval and modern European languages. In English scholarship, the word appears in theological and philosophical treatises, particularly within discussions of virtue ethics and spiritual formation, as a disciplined form of long- term perseverance rather than quick resolve. Today, hupomone is used in psychological and religious contexts to describe durable resilience and sustained commitment across challenging circumstances. First known English usage appears in 19th-century religious writings, where scholars borrowed the term to discuss enduring faith and moral steadfastness.
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