How to Pronounce Paphos
PAY-fuhs
Paphos is pronounced PAY-fuhs (ˈpeɪfɑs): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: PAF-ohs, PAY-fos, PAY-fahs.
What does Paphos mean?
Paphos means “which boils, or is very hot”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Where was Paphos?
The capital of the island of Cyprus, and therefore the residence of the Roman governor. It was visited by Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary tour (Acts 13:6). It is new Paphos which is here meant. It lay on the west coast of the island, about 8 miles north of old Paphos. Its modern name is Baffa.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
PAF-ohs
PAY-fos
PAY-fahs
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