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How to pronounce amatory

Say it like AH-muh-tuh-ree. Amatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).

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US American/ˈɑmətəri/AH-muh-tuh-ree
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  • AH
  • muh
  • tuh
  • ree
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Amatory pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  4. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

What does amatory mean?

adjective
  1. Of or relating to love, especially sexual love.

Where does amatory come from?

From Latin amātōrius (“pertaining to love or a lover”, adjective), from amātor (“a lover”), from amō (“to love”).

Questions about saying amatory

How do you pronounce amatory?

Say AH-muh-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in amatory?

Amatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · muh · tuh · ree.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).