How to pronounce friary
Say it like FRY-uh-ree. Friary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY).
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- FRY
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Friary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 friary
American and British speakers say friary in essentially the same way: /ˈfraɪəri/ in the US and /ˈfraɪəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRY-uh-ree.
What does friary mean?
- A house or convent where friars (members of certain religious communities) live.
- Like a friar; relating to friars or to a convent.
Where does friary come from?
From friar (“brother in a religious order”) + -y (nominal suffix), from Latin frater (“brother”), from Latin.
Words that rhyme with friary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of friary.
Questions about saying friary
How do you pronounce friary?
Say FRY-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraɪəri/. In British English it is /ˈfraɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in friary?
Friary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY). Broken into parts: FRY · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say friary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfraɪəri/ and the British form is /ˈfraɪəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.