How to pronounce auditory
Say it like AW-dih-tor-ee. Auditory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- dih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auditory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 auditory
American and British speakers say auditory in essentially the same way: /ˈɔdɪˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈɔːdɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-dih-tuh-ree.
What does auditory mean?
- Of, or relating to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing.
Where does auditory come from?
Borrowed from Latin audītōrius (“pertaining to a hearer or hearing”), from audiō (“to hear”) + -tōrius (“-tory”, adjectival suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying auditory
How do you pronounce auditory?
Say AW-dih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔdɪˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auditory?
Auditory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · dih · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say auditory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔdɪˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈɔːdɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.