How to pronounce primus
Say it like PRY-mus. Primus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primus 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of primus
American and British speakers say primus in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪməs/ in the US and /ˈpraɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-mus.
What does primus mean?
- One of the bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who presides at the meetings of the bishops, and has certain privileges but no metropolitan authority.
Where does primus come from?
From Latin prīmus (“[the] first”); related to prior, the comparative form.
Questions about saying primus
How do you pronounce primus?
Say PRY-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primus?
Primus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say primus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.