How to pronounce phratry
Say it like FRAT-ree. Phratry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAT).
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- FRAT
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phratry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phratry
American and British speakers say phratry in essentially the same way: /ˈfrætri/ in the US and /ˈfrætri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAT-ree.
What does phratry mean?
- A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities.
- A former kinship division consisting of two or more distinct clans with separate identities but considered to be a single unit.
Questions about saying phratry
How do you pronounce phratry?
Say FRAT-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrætri/. In British English it is /ˈfrætri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phratry?
Phratry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAT). Broken into parts: FRAT · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say phratry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrætri/ and the British form is /ˈfrætri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.