How to pronounce pharisee
Say it like FAR-ih-see. Pharisee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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US American/ˈfɑrɪˌsi/FAR-ih-see
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- FAR
- ih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharisee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does pharisee mean?
noun
- a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
- a member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions
Questions about saying pharisee
How do you pronounce pharisee?
Say FAR-ih-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrɪˌsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharisee?
Pharisee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · ih · see.