How to Pronounce "filioque"
word
ˌfɪliˈoʊkweɪ
fil-ee-OH-kway
ˌfɪliˈəʊkwi
fil-ee-OH-kwee
Definition
'Filioque' refers to a phrase added to the Christian Nicene Creed in Western churches, stating that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the 'Father and the Son'. This became a major point of disagreement between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian churches.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfɪliˈoʊkweɪ
British English
ˌfɪliˈəʊkwi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fil-ee-OH-kway
UK
fil-ee-OH-kwee
Listen in Context
The word filioque is used in Christian theology.
Many people debate the meaning of filioque.
The Western Church added filioque to the creed.
The addition of filioque caused a split between churches.