How to pronounce phylactery
Say it like fuh-LAK-tuh-ree. Phylactery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- fuh
- LAK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phylactery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phylactery
American and British speakers say phylactery in essentially the same way: /fəˈlæktəri/ in the US and /fɪˈlæktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAK-tuh-ree.
What does phylactery mean?
- Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.
Where does phylactery come from?
The modern use of "phylactery" as a term for a lich's artifact originates from Dungeons and Dragons.
Words that rhyme with phylactery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phylactery.
Questions about saying phylactery
How do you pronounce phylactery?
Say fuh-LAK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /fəˈlæktəri/. In British English it is /fɪˈlæktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phylactery?
Phylactery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: fuh · LAK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say phylactery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈlæktəri/ and the British form is /fɪˈlæktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.