How to pronounce cometary
Say it like KAH-muh-ter-ee. Cometary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑməˌtɛri/KAH-muh-ter-ee
UK British/ˈkɒmɪtəri/KOM-ih-tuh-ree
- KAH
- muh
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cometary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 cometary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ih-tuh-ree.
What does cometary mean?
adjective
- relating to comets
Where does cometary come from?
From comet + -ary.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cometic
Questions about saying cometary
How do you pronounce cometary?
Say KAH-muh-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑməˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cometary?
Cometary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · muh · ter · ee.
Is cometary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɪtəri/ (KOM-ih-tuh-ree).