How to pronounce destrier
Say it like DES-tree-uh. Destrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES).
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- DES
- tree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destrier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of destrier
American and British speakers say destrier in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛstriə/ in the US and /ˈdɛstriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DES-tree-uh.
What does destrier mean?
- A steed.
Where does destrier come from?
From Anglo-Norman destrer, destrier.
Questions about saying destrier
How do you pronounce destrier?
Say DES-tree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛstriə/. In British English it is /ˈdɛstriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destrier?
Destrier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DES). Broken into parts: DES · tree · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say destrier the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛstriə/ and the British form is /ˈdɛstriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.