How to pronounce alimentary
Say it like al-uh-MEN-tuh-ree. Alimentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- al
- uh
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alimentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 alimentary
American and British speakers say alimentary in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/ in the US and /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does alimentary mean?
- Of, or relating to food, nutrition or digestion.
- Nourishing; nutritious.
Where does alimentary come from?
From aliment (“food”) + -ary.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with alimentary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alimentary.
Questions about saying alimentary
How do you pronounce alimentary?
Say al-uh-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alimentary?
Alimentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: al · uh · MEN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say alimentary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈmɛntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.