How to pronounce prytane
Say it like pry-TAYN. Prytane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN).
- pry
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prytane 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prytane
American and British speakers say prytane in essentially the same way: /praɪˈteɪn/ in the US and /praɪˈteɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pry-TAYN.
What does prytane mean?
- The priest or chief magistrate who presided over a prytaneum.
- A board of magistrates presiding over a prytaneum.
Words that rhyme with prytane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prytane.
Questions about saying prytane
How do you pronounce prytane?
Say pry-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /praɪˈteɪn/. In British English it is /praɪˈteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prytane?
Prytane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYN). Broken into parts: pry · TAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say prytane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪˈteɪn/ and the British form is /praɪˈteɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.