How to pronounce adulatory
Say it like AD-yuh-luh-tuh-ree. Adulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- yuh
- luh
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulatory 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 adulatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AD-yuh-luh-tuh-ree.
What does adulatory mean?
- Exhibiting adulation; overly flattering.“adulatory comments”
Where does adulatory come from?
From Latin adulatorius.
Questions about saying adulatory
How do you pronounce adulatory?
Say AD-yuh-luh-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈædjʊlətəri/. In British English it is /ˈædjʊlətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulatory?
Adulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · yuh · luh · tuh · ree.
Is adulatory 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 /ˈædjʊlətəri/ (AD-yuh-luh-tuh-ree).