How to pronounce calumniatory
Say it like kuh-LUHM-nyuh-tor-ee. Calumniatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM).
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- kuh
- LUHM
- nyuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calumniatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nyuhKeep 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 calumniatory
American and British speakers say calumniatory in essentially the same way: /kəˈlʌmnjəˌtɔri/ in the US and /kəˈlʌmnɪətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LUHM-neer-tuh-ree.
What does calumniatory mean?
- Containing calumny; slanderous.
Where does calumniatory come from?
From calumniate + -ory.
Questions about saying calumniatory
How do you pronounce calumniatory?
Say kuh-LUHM-nyuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlʌmnjəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /kəˈlʌmnɪətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calumniatory?
Calumniatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHM). Broken into parts: kuh · LUHM · nyuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say calumniatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlʌmnjəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /kəˈlʌmnɪətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.