How to pronounce eatery
Say it like EE-tuh-ree. Eatery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈitəri/EE-tuh-ree
UK British/ˈiːtəri/EE-tuh-ree
- EE
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eatery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eatery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-tuh-ree.
What does eatery mean?
noun
- A restaurant or café; a place to purchase and eat food.
Where does eatery come from?
From eat + -ery.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- automat
- beanery
- buffet
- cafeteria
- restaurant
- eating house
- eating place
Words that rhyme with eatery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eatery.
Questions about saying eatery
How do you pronounce eatery?
Say EE-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈitəri/. In British English it is /ˈiːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eatery?
Eatery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · tuh · ree.
Is eatery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈiːtəri/ (EE-tuh-ree).