How to Pronounce "praetorian"
word
pɹiˈtɔɹiən
pree-TOR-ee-uhn
pɹiːtˈɔːɹiən
pree-TAW-ree-uhn
Definition
Relating to the elite bodyguards of Roman emperors, the Praetorian Guard, or someone acting as a powerful, sometimes interfering, protector.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈtɔɹiən
British English
pɹiːtˈɔːɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-TOR-ee-uhn
UK
pree-TAW-ree-uhn
Listen in Context
The praetorian guard protected the Roman emperor.
He studied the praetorian era in Roman history class.
The museum has an old praetorian helmet on display.
Many saw the general's private security team as a modern praetorian guard.