How to pronounce tracery
Say it like TRAY-suh-ree. Tracery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tracery
American and British speakers say tracery in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪsəri/ in the US and /ˈtreɪsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-suh-ree.
What does tracery mean?
- Bars or ribs, usually of stone or wood, or other material, that subdivide an opening or stand in relief against a door or wall as an ornamental feature.
- A delicate interlacing of lines reminiscent of the architectural ornament.
Where does tracery come from?
From trace + -ery.
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Questions about saying tracery
How do you pronounce tracery?
Say TRAY-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪsəri/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracery?
Tracery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say tracery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪsəri/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.