How to pronounce conclusory
Say it like kun-KLOO-zor-ee. Conclusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- kun
- KLOO
- zor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conclusory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zorKeep this part quick and light. 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 conclusory
American and British speakers say conclusory in essentially the same way: /kənˈkluzɔri/ in the US and /kənˈkluːzəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KLOO-zuh-ree.
What does conclusory mean?
- Offering a conclusion with seriously deficient support in fact or logic; begging the question.“These claims are conclusory and unsupported by any specific allegations, let alone evidence.”
- Serving as or relating to a conclusion; concluding, postfatory.
- Conclusive; causing a definitive conclusion.
Where does conclusory come from?
From the stem of conclusive + -ory; first attested in 1662.
Questions about saying conclusory
How do you pronounce conclusory?
Say kun-KLOO-zor-ee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkluzɔri/. In British English it is /kənˈkluːzəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conclusory?
Conclusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: kun · KLOO · zor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say conclusory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkluzɔri/ and the British form is /kənˈkluːzəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.