How to pronounce aldermanry
Say it like AWL-der-mun-ree. Aldermanry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- der
- mun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldermanry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep 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 aldermanry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-duh-mun-ree.
What does aldermanry mean?
- A district of a borough having its own alderman; a ward.
- The dignity or rank of an alderman.
Where does aldermanry come from?
From alderman + -ry. Piecewise doublet of ealdormanry.
Questions about saying aldermanry
How do you pronounce aldermanry?
Say AWL-der-mun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldɚmənri/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldəmənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldermanry?
Aldermanry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · der · mun · ree.
Is aldermanry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːldəmənri/ (AWL-duh-mun-ree).