How to pronounce appellatory
Say it like uh-PEL-uh-tor-ee. Appellatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- uh
- PEL
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. 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 appellatory
American and British speakers say appellatory in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛləˌtɔri/ in the US and /əˈpɛlətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEL-uh-tuh-ree.
What does appellatory mean?
- Containing or pertaining to a legal appeal.
- Serving to ask or demand something.
- A written petition or appeal.
Where does appellatory come from?
From Latin appellātōrius, from appellō.
Words that rhyme with appellatory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appellatory.
Questions about saying appellatory
How do you pronounce appellatory?
Say uh-PEL-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛləˌtɔri/. In British English it is /əˈpɛlətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellatory?
Appellatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEL · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say appellatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛləˌtɔri/ and the British form is /əˈpɛlətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.