How to pronounce eleutheri
Say it like eh-LYOO-thuh-ry. Eleutheri has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO).
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- eh
- LYOO
- thuh
- ry
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eleutheri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eleutheri
American and British speakers say eleutheri in essentially the same way: /ɛˈljuθəˌraɪ/ in the US and /ɛˈljuːθəˌraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-LYOO-thuh-ry.
What does eleutheri mean?
- A secret society, usually 19th century and sinister.
Where does eleutheri come from?
From Eleutheria.
Questions about saying eleutheri
How do you pronounce eleutheri?
Say eh-LYOO-thuh-ry. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈljuθəˌraɪ/. In British English it is /ɛˈljuːθəˌraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eleutheri?
Eleutheri has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYOO). Broken into parts: eh · LYOO · thuh · ry.
Do Americans and Brits say eleutheri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈljuθəˌraɪ/ and the British form is /ɛˈljuːθəˌraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.