How to pronounce dynasty
Say it like DY-nuh-stee. Dynasty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
- DY
- nuh
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Americans say 'DY-nuh-stee'; Britons say 'DIN-uh-stee'.
Dynasty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dynasty
American and British speakers say dynasty in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪnəsti/ in the US and /ˈdɪnəsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIN-uh-stee.
What does dynasty mean?
- A series of rulers or dynasts from one family.“Habsburg dynasty; Ottoman dynasty”
- A family considered over time, with its ancestors and descendants
- The polity or historical era under the rule of a certain dynasty.“During the Ming dynasty, China was ruled by the Zhu family.”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying dynasty
How do you pronounce dynasty?
Say DY-nuh-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəsti/. In British English it is /ˈdɪnəsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dynasty?
Dynasty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · stee.
Do Americans and Brits say dynasty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪnəsti/ and the British form is /ˈdɪnəsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.