How to pronounce Phrygian
Say it like FRIJ-ee-un. Phrygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIJ).
- FRIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrygian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Phrygian
American and British speakers say Phrygian in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɪdʒiən/ in the US and /ˈfrɪdʒiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRIJ-ee-un.
What does Phrygian mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Phrygian
- Alternative letter-case form of Phrygian, in the musical sense
Words that rhyme with Phrygian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Phrygian.
Questions about saying Phrygian
How do you pronounce Phrygian?
Say FRIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˈfrɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Phrygian?
Phrygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRIJ). Broken into parts: FRIJ · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Phrygian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɪdʒiən/ and the British form is /ˈfrɪdʒiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.