How to pronounce dedicatory
Say it like DED-uh-kuh-tor-ee. Dedicatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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US American/ˈdɛdəkəˌtɔri/DED-uh-kuh-tor-ee
UK British/ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtri/DED-ih-kay-tree
- DED
- uh
- kuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dedicatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay 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.
- kuhKeep 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 dedicatory
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: DED-ih-kay-tree.
What does dedicatory mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to dedication.“a dedicatory letter; a dedicatory inscription”
- A dedication.
Questions about saying dedicatory
How do you pronounce dedicatory?
Say DED-uh-kuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdəkəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dedicatory?
Dedicatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · uh · kuh · tor · ee.
Is dedicatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtri/ (DED-ih-kay-tree).