How to pronounce fragmentary
Say it like FRAG-mun-ter-ee. Fragmentary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAG).
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US American/ˈfræɡmənˌtɛri/FRAG-mun-ter-ee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FRAG
- mun
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fragmentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive 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.
What does fragmentary mean?
adjective
- Consisting of fragments; disconnected; scattered.“Fragmentary evidence suggests that he died in a foreign country.”
- Composed of the fragments of other rocks.
Where does fragmentary come from?
From fragment + -ary.
Questions about saying fragmentary
How do you pronounce fragmentary?
Say FRAG-mun-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræɡmənˌtɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fragmentary?
Fragmentary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAG). Broken into parts: FRAG · mun · ter · ee.