How to pronounce prebendary
Say it like PREB-un-duh-ree. Prebendary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREB).
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- PREB
- un
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prebendary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREBSay 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.
- duhKeep 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 prebendary
American and British speakers say prebendary in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛbəndəri/ in the US and /ˈprɛbəndəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREB-un-duh-ree.
What does prebendary mean?
- An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.
- Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal.
- Of or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent.
Where does prebendary come from?
From Medieval Latin praebendārius, from Late Latin praebenda (“literally ‘things to be supplied’; prebend”), neuter plural of gerundive of praebeō (“supply”), from prae- (“pre-”) + habeō (“have, hold”).
Questions about saying prebendary
How do you pronounce prebendary?
Say PREB-un-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛbəndəri/. In British English it is /ˈprɛbəndəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prebendary?
Prebendary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREB). Broken into parts: PREB · un · duh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say prebendary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛbəndəri/ and the British form is /ˈprɛbəndəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.