word
pharaoh
FAIR-oh
ˈfɛəroʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
pharaoh
Dictionary meaning
A ruler in ancient Egypt.
History and origin
Latin 'Pharao', from Greek 'Pharaō', from Hebrew 'par'ō', from Egyptian 'pr-ꜥꜣ' meaning 'great house'.
Examples
- The pharaoh was considered both a political ruler and a divine intermediary between the gods and humans.
Common mispronunciations
FAR-ohFRAY-oh
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