How to pronounce declaratory
Say it like dih-KLER-uh-tor-ee. Declaratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER).
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- dih
- KLER
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declaratory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 declaratory
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: deh-KLAR-uh-tree.
What does declaratory mean?
- Serving to declare or explain
Where does declaratory come from?
From declare + -atory.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying declaratory
How do you pronounce declaratory?
Say dih-KLER-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛrəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /dɛˈklærətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declaratory?
Declaratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER). Broken into parts: dih · KLER · uh · tor · ee.
Is declaratory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɛˈklærətri/ (deh-KLAR-uh-tree).