How to pronounce excretory
Say it like EK-skruh-tor-ee. Excretory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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US American/ˈɛkskrəˌtɔri/EK-skruh-tor-ee
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- EK
- skruh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excretory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skruhKeep 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.
What does excretory mean?
adjective
- Of, or relating to excretion.
- A duct that helps to receive and excrete matter.
Where does excretory come from?
From excrete + -ory.
Questions about saying excretory
How do you pronounce excretory?
Say EK-skruh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkskrəˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excretory?
Excretory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · skruh · tor · ee.