How to pronounce persecutrix
Say it like pur-sih-KYOO-triks. Persecutrix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- pur
- sih
- KYOO
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persecutrix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- triksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of persecutrix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-sih-KYOO-triks.
What does persecutrix mean?
- A female persecutor.
Where does persecutrix come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin persecūtrīx.
Questions about saying persecutrix
How do you pronounce persecutrix?
Say pur-sih-KYOO-triks. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsɪˈkjutrɪks/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsɪˈkjuːtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persecutrix?
Persecutrix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: pur · sih · KYOO · triks.
Is persecutrix pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɜːsɪˈkjuːtrɪks/ (pur-sih-KYOO-triks).