How to pronounce prytanes
Say it like pry-TAY-neez. Prytanes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- pry
- TAY
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prytanes 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prytanes
American and British speakers say prytanes in essentially the same way: /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/ in the US and /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pry-TAY-neez.
What does prytanes mean?
- plural of prytane How to pronounce prytane
Questions about saying prytanes
How do you pronounce prytanes?
Say pry-TAY-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/. In British English it is /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prytanes?
Prytanes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: pry · TAY · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say prytanes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/ and the British form is /ˌpraɪˈteɪniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.