How to pronounce amphitryon
Say it like am-FIT-ree-un. Amphitryon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT).
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- am
- FIT
- ree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphitryon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amphitryon
American and British speakers say amphitryon in essentially the same way: /æmˈfɪtriən/ in the US and /æmˈfɪtriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-FIT-ree-un.
What does amphitryon mean?
- A host or entertainer.
Where does amphitryon come from?
So named from the portrayal of Amphitryon in Molière's comedy (itself based on Plautus's) as giving a great dinner.
Questions about saying amphitryon
How do you pronounce amphitryon?
Say am-FIT-ree-un. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɪtriən/. In British English it is /æmˈfɪtriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphitryon?
Amphitryon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIT). Broken into parts: am · FIT · ree · un.
Do Americans and Brits say amphitryon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈfɪtriən/ and the British form is /æmˈfɪtriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.