How to pronounce priapus
Say it like pry-AY-pus. Priapus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- pry
- AY
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priapus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of priapus
American and British speakers say priapus in essentially the same way: /praɪˈeɪpəs/ in the US and /praɪˈeɪpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pry-AY-pus.
What does priapus mean?
- An image of the god Priapus, often used as a scarecrow in ancient gardens.
- A representation of a phallus.
Questions about saying priapus
How do you pronounce priapus?
Say pry-AY-pus. The American pronunciation is /praɪˈeɪpəs/. In British English it is /praɪˈeɪpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priapus?
Priapus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: pry · AY · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say priapus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪˈeɪpəs/ and the British form is /praɪˈeɪpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.