How to pronounce thyrsus
Say it like THUR-sus. Thyrsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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US American/ˈθɝsəs/THUR-sus
UK British/ˈθɜːsəs/THUR-sus
- THUR
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyrsus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thyrsus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-sus.
What does thyrsus mean?
noun
- A staff topped with a conical ornament, carried by Bacchus or his followers.
- A species of inflorescence; a dense panicle, as in the lilac and horse-chestnut.
Questions about saying thyrsus
How do you pronounce thyrsus?
Say THUR-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝsəs/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyrsus?
Thyrsus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · sus.
Is thyrsus 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 /ˈθɜːsəs/ (THUR-sus).