How to pronounce phragmites
Say it like frag-MY-teez. Phragmites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY).
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- frag
- MY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phragmites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fragKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phragmites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: frag-MY-teez.
What does phragmites mean?
- Any of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlands.
- plural of phragmite
Words that rhyme with phragmites
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phragmites.
Questions about saying phragmites
How do you pronounce phragmites?
Say frag-MY-teez. The American pronunciation is /fræɡˈmaɪtiz/. In British English it is /fræɡˈmaɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phragmites?
Phragmites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MY). Broken into parts: frag · MY · teez.
Is phragmites pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fræɡˈmaɪtiz/ (frag-MY-teez).