How to pronounce aleatory
Say it like AL-ih-uh-tor-ee. Aleatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- ih
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aleatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torKeep this part quick and light. 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 aleatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AY-lih-uh-tuh-ree.
What does aleatory mean?
- Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
- Produced with an element of chance (aleatoricism).
Where does aleatory come from?
From Latin āleātōrius, from āleātor (“dice-player”), from ālea (“a die”).
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Questions about saying aleatory
How do you pronounce aleatory?
Say AL-ih-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɪətɔri/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlɪətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aleatory?
Aleatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · ih · uh · tor · ee.
Is aleatory 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 /ˈeɪlɪətəri/ (AY-lih-uh-tuh-ree).