How to pronounce feudatory
Say it like FYOO-duh-tuh-rih. Feudatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- duh
- tuh
- rih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feudatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of feudatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-duh-tuh-rih.
What does feudatory mean?
- Relating to feudalism, feudal.
- A feudal vassal.
- A feudal territory, a fief.
- A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.
Where does feudatory come from?
From the Latin feudātōrius, from the Mediaeval Latin feudāre (“to enfeoff”), from feudum, feodum.
Questions about saying feudatory
How do you pronounce feudatory?
Say FYOO-duh-tuh-rih. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudətərɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdətərɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feudatory?
Feudatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · duh · tuh · rih.
Is feudatory 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 /ˈfjuːdətərɪ/ (FYOO-duh-tuh-rih).