How to pronounce spirytus
Say it like SPIR-ih-tus. Spirytus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirytus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spirytus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-tus.
What does spirytus mean?
- A Polish rectified spirit, used in medicine and for the preparation of alcoholic infusions called nalewka.
Where does spirytus come from?
Borrowed from Polish spirytus.
Questions about saying spirytus
How do you pronounce spirytus?
Say SPIR-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirytus?
Spirytus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · tus.
Is spirytus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈspɪrɪtəs/ (SPIR-ih-tus).