How to pronounce rantistirion
Say it like ran-tee-STEE-ree-on. Rantistirion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- ran
- tee
- STEE
- ree
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rantistirion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rantistirion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ran-tih-STIR-ee-on.
What does rantistirion mean?
- A ritual sprinkler used in some Christian rites.
Questions about saying rantistirion
How do you pronounce rantistirion?
Say ran-tee-STEE-ree-on. The American pronunciation is /ræntiˈstiriɑn/. In British English it is /ræntɪˈstɪriɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rantistirion?
Rantistirion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: ran · tee · STEE · ree · on.
Is rantistirion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ræntɪˈstɪriɒn/ (ran-tih-STIR-ee-on).