How to pronounce actuary
Say it like AK-choo-er-ee. Actuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- choo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actuary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of actuary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: AK-tyoor-ree.
What does actuary mean?
- Registrar, clerk.
- A professional who calculates financial values associated with uncertain events subject to risk, such as insurance premiums or pension contributions.
Where does actuary come from?
From Latin āctuārius (“copyist, account-keeper”), from āctus (“public business”); see actuarius.
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Questions about saying actuary
How do you pronounce actuary?
Say AK-choo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈæktjʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actuary?
Actuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · choo · er · ee.
Is actuary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈæktjʊəri/ (AK-tyoor-ree).