How to pronounce depilatory
Say it like duh-PIL-uh-tor-ee. Depilatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIL).
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- duh
- PIL
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depilatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 depilatory
American and British speakers say depilatory in essentially the same way: /dəˈpɪləˌtɔri/ in the US and /dɪˈpɪlətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-PIL-uh-tuh-ree.
What does depilatory mean?
- A preparation that removes hair from the body.
- That removes hair
Where does depilatory come from?
From French dépilatoire.
Questions about saying depilatory
How do you pronounce depilatory?
Say duh-PIL-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈpɪləˌtɔri/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɪlətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depilatory?
Depilatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIL). Broken into parts: duh · PIL · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say depilatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈpɪləˌtɔri/ and the British form is /dɪˈpɪlətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.