How to pronounce additory
Say it like AD-ih-tor-ee. Additory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- ih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Additory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of additory
American and British speakers say additory in essentially the same way: /ˈædɪˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈædɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-ih-tuh-ree.
What does additory mean?
- Tending to add; making some addition.
Questions about saying additory
How do you pronounce additory?
Say AD-ih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɪˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈædɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in additory?
Additory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · ih · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say additory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædɪˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈædɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.