How to pronounce exculpatory
Say it like ek-SKUHL-puh-tor-ee. Exculpatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL).
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- ek
- SKUHL
- puh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exculpatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep 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 exculpatory
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ik-SKUHL-puh-tree.
What does exculpatory mean?
- Tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing.
Where does exculpatory come from?
From exculpate + -ory (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘of or pertaining to, serving for’).
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Questions about saying exculpatory
How do you pronounce exculpatory?
Say ek-SKUHL-puh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskʌlpəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskʌlpətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exculpatory?
Exculpatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: ek · SKUHL · puh · tor · ee.
Is exculpatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪkˈskʌlpətri/ (ik-SKUHL-puh-tree).