How to pronounce pageantry
Say it like PAJ-un-tree. Pageantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAJ).
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- PAJ
- un
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pageantry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pageantry
American and British speakers say pageantry in essentially the same way: /ˈpædʒəntri/ in the US and /ˈpædʒəntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAJ-un-tree.
What does pageantry mean?
- A pageant; a colorful show or display, as in a pageant.“pomp and pageantry”
Where does pageantry come from?
From pageant + -ry.
Questions about saying pageantry
How do you pronounce pageantry?
Say PAJ-un-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpædʒəntri/. In British English it is /ˈpædʒəntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pageantry?
Pageantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAJ). Broken into parts: PAJ · un · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say pageantry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpædʒəntri/ and the British form is /ˈpædʒəntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.