How to pronounce estuary
Say it like ES-choo-er-ee. Estuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- choo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estuary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of estuary
American and British speakers say estuary in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstʃuˌɛri/ in the US and /ˈɛstjuəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-tyoo-uh-ree.
What does estuary mean?
- A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.
- An ocean inlet also fed by fresh river water.
Where does estuary come from?
From Latin aestuarium (“creek”, “estuary of a river”).
Questions about saying estuary
How do you pronounce estuary?
Say ES-choo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstʃuˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈɛstjuəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estuary?
Estuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · choo · er · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say estuary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstʃuˌɛri/ and the British form is /ˈɛstjuəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.