How to pronounce gustatory
Say it like GUHS-tuh-tor-ee. Gustatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
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- GUHS
- tuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gustatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep 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 gustatory
American and British speakers say gustatory in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈɡʌstətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHS-tuh-tuh-ree.
What does gustatory mean?
- Of, or relating to, the sense of taste.
Where does gustatory come from?
From Latin gustātus, participle of gustō (“to taste”), + -ory.
Questions about saying gustatory
How do you pronounce gustatory?
Say GUHS-tuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌstətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gustatory?
Gustatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · tuh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say gustatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌstətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.