How to pronounce accusatory
Say it like uh-KYOO-zuh-tor-ee. Accusatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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US American/əˈkjuzəˌtɔri/uh-KYOO-zuh-tor-ee
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- uh
- KYOO
- zuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does accusatory mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation.
Where does accusatory come from?
From Middle English accusatorie, from Middle French accusatorie and its etymon Latin accūsātōrius.
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Questions about saying accusatory
How do you pronounce accusatory?
Say uh-KYOO-zuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzəˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusatory?
Accusatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · zuh · tor · ee.