How to pronounce articulatory
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-luh-tor-ee. Articulatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- luh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep 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.
- 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 articulatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIK-yuh-luh-tuh-rih.
What does articulatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to articulation; phonetic.
- Related to the specific articulation function of a joint.
Where does articulatory come from?
From articulate + -ory.
Questions about saying articulatory
How do you pronounce articulatory?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-luh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjələˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjələtərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulatory?
Articulatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · luh · tor · ee.
Is articulatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈtɪkjələtərɪ/ (ah-TIK-yuh-luh-tuh-rih).