How to pronounce labrys
Say it like LAB-ris. Labrys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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- LAB
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labrys pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of labrys
American and British speakers say labrys in essentially the same way: /ˈlæbrɪs/ in the US and /ˈlæbrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAB-ris.
What does labrys mean?
- A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
- A symbol of a double-headed axe used to represent lesbian pride.
Questions about saying labrys
How do you pronounce labrys?
Say LAB-ris. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlæbrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labrys?
Labrys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say labrys the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæbrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlæbrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.