How to pronounce primipilar
Say it like pry-mih-PY-ler. Primipilar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY).
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- pry
- mih
- PY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primipilar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of primipilar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pry-mih-PY-luh.
What does primipilar mean?
- Of or relating to the primipilus (captain of the vanguard of a Roman army).
Where does primipilar come from?
From Latin primipilaris, from primipilus (“the centurion of the first cohort of a Roman legion”), from primus pilus (“the division made up of the triarii in the Roman army”).
Questions about saying primipilar
How do you pronounce primipilar?
Say pry-mih-PY-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌpraɪmɪˈpaɪlər/. In British English it is /ˌpraɪmɪˈpaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primipilar?
Primipilar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY). Broken into parts: pry · mih · PY · ler.
Is primipilar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpraɪmɪˈpaɪlə/ (pry-mih-PY-luh).