How to pronounce contributory
Say it like KON-trih-byuh-tor-ee. Contributory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- trih
- byuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- byuhKeep 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 contributory
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-trih-byoo-tuh-ree.
What does contributory mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution.
- Tending to contribute to a result.
- A person or thing that contributes.
Where does contributory come from?
From earlier contributary, from Middle English contributarie, from con- + tributarie after Middle French contributaire.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying contributory
How do you pronounce contributory?
Say KON-trih-byuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrɪbjəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrɪˌbjuːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributory?
Contributory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · trih · byuh · tor · ee.
Is contributory 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 /ˈkɒntrɪˌbjuːtəri/ (KON-trih-byoo-tuh-ree).