How to pronounce pheasantry
Say it like FEZ-un-trih. Pheasantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEZ).
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- FEZ
- un
- trih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pheasantry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pheasantry
American and British speakers say pheasantry in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEZ-un-trih.
What does pheasantry mean?
- A place for keeping and rearing pheasants.
Where does pheasantry come from?
From pheasant + -ry.
Questions about saying pheasantry
How do you pronounce pheasantry?
Say FEZ-un-trih. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pheasantry?
Pheasantry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEZ). Broken into parts: FEZ · un · trih.
Do Americans and Brits say pheasantry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛzəntrɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.