How to pronounce deanery
Say it like DEE-nuh-ree. Deanery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deanery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deanery
American and British speakers say deanery in essentially the same way: /ˈdinəri/ in the US and /ˈdiːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-nuh-ree.
What does deanery mean?
- The position held by a dean.
- The house in which a dean lives.
- The group of parishes for which a rural dean has responsibility.
Where does deanery come from?
From Middle English denerye; equivalent to dean + -ery.
Words that rhyme with deanery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deanery.
Questions about saying deanery
How do you pronounce deanery?
Say DEE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdinəri/. In British English it is /ˈdiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deanery?
Deanery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say deanery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdinəri/ and the British form is /ˈdiːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.