How to Pronounce “dynasty”
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- American (US)
- /ˈdaɪnəsti/
- British (UK)
- /ˈdɪnəsti/
What “dynasty” means
noun — A line of rulers or leaders from the same family.
Example: The dynasty held power for four hundred years.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “dynasty” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdaɪnəsti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈdaɪnəsti/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "dynasty" mean?
dynasty (noun): A line of rulers or leaders from the same family. For example — The dynasty held power for four hundred years.
How do you pronounce "dynasty" in American vs British English?
American English: /ˈdaɪnəsti/. British English: /ˈdɪnəsti/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "dynasty"?
/ˈdaɪnəsti/ in American English, /ˈdɪnəsti/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "dynasty"?
“dynasty” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈdaɪnəsti/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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