How to pronounce budgetary
Say it like BUHJ-ih-ter-ee. Budgetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ).
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- BUHJ
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Budgetary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive 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 budgetary
American and British speakers say budgetary in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌdʒɪˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈbʌdʒɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHJ-ih-tuh-ree.
What does budgetary mean?
- Of or pertaining to a budget.
Where does budgetary come from?
From budget + -ary.
Questions about saying budgetary
How do you pronounce budgetary?
Say BUHJ-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdʒɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdʒɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in budgetary?
Budgetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHJ). Broken into parts: BUHJ · ih · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say budgetary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌdʒɪˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈbʌdʒɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.