How to pronounce primates
Say it like PRY-mayts. Primates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- mayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- maytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of primates
American and British speakers say primates in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/ in the US and /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-mayts.
What does primates mean?
- plural of primate How to pronounce primate
Questions about saying primates
How do you pronounce primates?
Say PRY-mayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primates?
Primates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · mayts.
Do Americans and Brits say primates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪˌmeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.