How to pronounce additionary
Say it like uh-DISH-uh-ner-ee. Additionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- uh
- DISH
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Additionary 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.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. 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 additionary
American and British speakers say additionary in essentially the same way: /əˈdɪʃənɛri/ in the US and /əˈdɪʃənəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DISH-uh-nuh-ree.
What does additionary mean?
- Synonym of additional.
Where does additionary come from?
From addition + -ary.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with additionary
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Questions about saying additionary
How do you pronounce additionary?
Say uh-DISH-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɪʃənɛri/. In British English it is /əˈdɪʃənəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in additionary?
Additionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: uh · DISH · uh · ner · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say additionary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdɪʃənɛri/ and the British form is /əˈdɪʃənəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.