How to pronounce aspersory
Say it like uh-SPUR-suh-rih. Aspersory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR).
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- uh
- SPUR
- suh
- rih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspersory 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.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aspersory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SPUR-suh-rih.
What does aspersory mean?
- Synonym of aspersorium.
- aspersive
Where does aspersory come from?
From Latin aspersōrium.
Questions about saying aspersory
How do you pronounce aspersory?
Say uh-SPUR-suh-rih. The American pronunciation is /əˈspɝsərɪ/. In British English it is /əˈspɜːsərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspersory?
Aspersory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUR). Broken into parts: uh · SPUR · suh · rih.
Is aspersory 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 /əˈspɜːsərɪ/ (uh-SPUR-suh-rih).