How to pronounce Pegasus
Say it like PEG-uh-sus. Pegasus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG).
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- PEG
- uh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pegasus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pegasus
American and British speakers say Pegasus in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛɡəsəs/ in the US and /ˈpɛɡəsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEG-uh-sus.
What does Pegasus mean?
- Any winged horse; a pterippus.
Questions about saying Pegasus
How do you pronounce Pegasus?
Say PEG-uh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛɡəsəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛɡəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pegasus?
Pegasus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG). Broken into parts: PEG · uh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say Pegasus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛɡəsəs/ and the British form is /ˈpɛɡəsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.