How to pronounce antiquary
Say it like AN-tih-kwer-ee. Antiquary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tih
- kwer
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiquary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antiquary
American and British speakers say antiquary in essentially the same way: /ˈæntɪˌkwɛri/ in the US and /ˈæntɪkwəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-tih-kwuh-ree.
What does antiquary mean?
- A person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques (especially one holding an official position); an antiquarian.
- An aficionado or student of antiquities, ancient artifacts, historic sites, ancient writings, or relics of the past.
- Relating to antiquity.
Where does antiquary come from?
From Latin antīquārius (“pertaining to antiquity, one fond of or employed in antiquities”), from antīquus (“ancient”) + -ārius; equivalent to antique + -ary.
Questions about saying antiquary
How do you pronounce antiquary?
Say AN-tih-kwer-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪˌkwɛri/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪkwəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiquary?
Antiquary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tih · kwer · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say antiquary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæntɪˌkwɛri/ and the British form is /ˈæntɪkwəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.