How to Pronounce "dynasties"
word
ˈdaɪnəstiz
DY-nuh-steez
dˈɪnɐstɪz
DI-nuh-steez
Definition
Dynasties are powerful families or groups who rule a country or region for several generations. The word is often used in history to describe royal families that control a nation for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪnəstiz
British English
dˈɪnɐstɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DY-nuh-steez
UK
DI-nuh-steez
Listen in Context
China was ruled by many powerful dynasties.
Some dynasties lasted hundreds of years.
The museum has an exhibit about ancient Egyptian dynasties.
In history class, we learned how different dynasties shaped the world.