How to pronounce satyr
Say it like SAY-ter. Satyr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY).
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- SAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satyr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of satyr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh.
What does satyr mean?
- A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.
- Synonym of faun.
- A lecherous man.
Words that rhyme with satyr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of satyr.
Questions about saying satyr
How do you pronounce satyr?
Say SAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satyr?
Satyr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAY). Broken into parts: SAY · ter.
Is satyr pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsætə/ (SAT-uh).