How to pronounce threnody
Say it like THREN-uh-dee. Threnody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREN).
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- THREN
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threnody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of threnody
American and British speakers say threnody in essentially the same way: /ˈθrɛnədi/ in the US and /ˈθrɛnədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: THREN-uh-dee.
What does threnody mean?
- A song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person; a dirge; an elegy.
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Questions about saying threnody
How do you pronounce threnody?
Say THREN-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɛnədi/. In British English it is /ˈθrɛnədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threnody?
Threnody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THREN). Broken into parts: THREN · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say threnody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrɛnədi/ and the British form is /ˈθrɛnədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.