How to Pronounce “primary”
word
/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/
PRY-mair-ee
/pɹˈaɪməɹi/
PRY-muh-ree
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/
British English
/pɹˈaɪməɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRY-mair-ee
UK
PRY-muh-ree
Listen in Context
Safety is the primary concern here.
Our primary goal is to help students learn.
She teaches at a primary school.
My primary reason for moving was to be closer to family.