How to pronounce erastes
Say it like eh-RAS-tays. Erastes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS).
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US American/ɛˈræsteɪs/eh-RAS-tays
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- eh
- RAS
- tays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erastes 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.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- taysKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does erastes mean?
noun
- An adult man who loved or was in a pedagogic relationship with an adolescent boy.
Questions about saying erastes
How do you pronounce erastes?
Say eh-RAS-tays. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈræsteɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erastes?
Erastes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAS). Broken into parts: eh · RAS · tays.