How to pronounce hallucinatory
Say it like huh-LOO-sih-nuh-tor-ee. Hallucinatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- huh
- LOO
- sih
- nuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hallucinatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torKeep this part quick and light. 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 hallucinatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: huh-LOO-sih-nuh-tuh-ree.
What does hallucinatory mean?
- Partaking of, or tending to produce, hallucination.“hallucinatory drug”
Where does hallucinatory come from?
From hallucinate + -ory.
Questions about saying hallucinatory
How do you pronounce hallucinatory?
Say huh-LOO-sih-nuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /həˈlusɪnətɔri/. In British English it is /həˈluːsɪnətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hallucinatory?
Hallucinatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: huh · LOO · sih · nuh · tor · ee.
Is hallucinatory 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 /həˈluːsɪnətəri/ (huh-LOO-sih-nuh-tuh-ree).