How to pronounce anticipatory
Say it like an-tis-uh-puh-TOR-ee. Anticipatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOR).
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- an
- tis
- uh
- puh
- TOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticipatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. 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 anticipatory
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
British respelling: an-tis-ih-PAY-tuh-ree.
What does anticipatory mean?
- Characterized by anticipation.“The children were all wearing anticipatory grins as the cake was served.”
Where does anticipatory come from?
From anticipate + -ory.
Words that rhyme with anticipatory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anticipatory.
Questions about saying anticipatory
How do you pronounce anticipatory?
Say an-tis-uh-puh-TOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ænˌtɪsəpəˈtɔri/. In British English it is /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticipatory?
Anticipatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TOR). Broken into parts: an · tis · uh · puh · TOR · ee.
Is anticipatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtəri/ (an-tis-ih-PAY-tuh-ree).