How to pronounce charactery
Say it like KAR-uk-tuh-ree. Charactery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uk
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charactery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of charactery
American and British speakers say charactery in essentially the same way: /ˈkærəktəri/ in the US and /ˈkærəktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-uk-tuh-ree.
What does charactery mean?
- Characterful.
Where does charactery come from?
From character + -y.
Questions about saying charactery
How do you pronounce charactery?
Say KAR-uk-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəktəri/. In British English it is /ˈkærəktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charactery?
Charactery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uk · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say charactery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkærəktəri/ and the British form is /ˈkærəktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.