How to pronounce abditory
Say it like AB-dih-tuh-ree. Abditory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- dih
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abditory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abditory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AB-dih-tuh-ree.
What does abditory mean?
- A concealed location used for storage or to hide items.
Where does abditory come from?
From Medieval Latin abditorium, from abdō (“to hide”).
Questions about saying abditory
How do you pronounce abditory?
Say AB-dih-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbdɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˈæbdɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abditory?
Abditory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · dih · tuh · ree.
Is abditory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæbdɪtəri/ (AB-dih-tuh-ree).