How to pronounce acetary
Say it like uh-SEE-tuh-ree. Acetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- uh
- SEE
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetary 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 acetary
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SEE-tuh-ree.
What does acetary mean?
- An acid pulp in certain fruits, such as the pear.
Where does acetary come from?
From Latin acetum (“vinegar”) + -ary, resembles Latin acetaria (“salad”).
Words that rhyme with acetary
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Questions about saying acetary
How do you pronounce acetary?
Say uh-SEE-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /əˈsitəri/. In British English it is /əˈsiːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetary?
Acetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: uh · SEE · tuh · ree.
Is acetary 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 /əˈsiːtəri/ (uh-SEE-tuh-ree).