How to pronounce pyrena
Say it like pih-REE-nuh. Pyrena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- pih
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrena
American and British speakers say pyrena in essentially the same way: /pɪˈrinə/ in the US and /pɪˈriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-REE-nuh.
What does pyrena mean?
- A nutlet resembling a seed, or the stone of a drupe, comprising the endocarp and the kernel.
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Words that rhyme with pyrena
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Questions about saying pyrena
How do you pronounce pyrena?
Say pih-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈrinə/. In British English it is /pɪˈriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrena?
Pyrena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: pih · REE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈrinə/ and the British form is /pɪˈriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.