How to pronounce presbyterian
Say it like pres-bih-TEER-ee-un. Presbyterian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- pres
- bih
- TEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presbyterian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- presGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEERSay 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 presbyterian
American and British speakers say presbyterian in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪriən/ in the US and /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pres-bih-TEER-ee-un.
What does presbyterian mean?
- Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed.
Where does presbyterian come from?
From Late Latin presbyterium + -an.
Words that rhyme with presbyterian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presbyterian.
Questions about saying presbyterian
How do you pronounce presbyterian?
Say pres-bih-TEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪriən/. In British English it is /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presbyterian?
Presbyterian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: pres · bih · TEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say presbyterian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪriən/ and the British form is /ˌprɛsbɪˈtɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.