How to Pronounce Phratries

To pronounce "phratries", say PHRATR-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PHRATR-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “phratries”

"phratries" has 2 syllables: phratr-ies.

What does phratries mean?

noun

  1. A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities.
  2. A former kinship division consisting of two or more distinct clans with separate identities but considered to be a single unit.

Related words

exogamousphragmphraseologiesphylaephrasalphragmitespolyptotonperiphrases

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phratries"?▾

"Phratries" has 2 syllables: phratr · ies.

What does "phratries" mean?▾

Phratries: A clan or kinship group consisting of a number of families claiming descent from a common ancestor and having certain collective functions and responsibilities.

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