How to pronounce petrary
Say it like PET-ruh-ree. Petrary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ruh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 petrary
American and British speakers say petrary in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtrəri/ in the US and /ˈpɛtrəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET-ruh-ree.
What does petrary mean?
- A weapon used to hurl stones
Where does petrary come from?
From Medieval Latin petraria, from Latin petra (“stone”).
Questions about saying petrary
How do you pronounce petrary?
Say PET-ruh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtrəri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrary?
Petrary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ruh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say petrary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtrəri/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtrəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.