How to pronounce ambulatory
Say it like AM-byuh-luh-toh-ree. Ambulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- byuh
- luh
- toh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambulatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ambulatory
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: am-byuh-LAY-tree.
What does ambulatory mean?
- The semicircular walkway behind the altar and apse in many cathedrals.
- Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.
- Of, relating to, or adapted to walking.“ambulatory exercise”
- Able to walk about and not bedridden.“an ambulatory patient”
- Performed on or involving an outpatient.“an ambulatory electrocardiogram”
Where does ambulatory come from?
From Latin ambulatorius.
Questions about saying ambulatory
How do you pronounce ambulatory?
Say AM-byuh-luh-toh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbjələˌtoʊri/. In British English it is /ˌæmbjəˈleɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambulatory?
Ambulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · byuh · luh · toh · ree.
Is ambulatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌæmbjəˈleɪtri/ (am-byuh-LAY-tree).