How to pronounce hortatory
Say it like HOR-tuh-tor-ee. Hortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- tuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hortatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep 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 hortatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAW-tuh-tuh-ree.
What does hortatory mean?
- Giving exhortation or advice; encouraging.
- Exhortation or advice; incitement; encouragement.
- That which exhorts, incites, or encourages.
Where does hortatory come from?
From Middle French hortatoire, from Latin hortor (“encourage”).
Questions about saying hortatory
How do you pronounce hortatory?
Say HOR-tuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrtətɔri/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hortatory?
Hortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · tuh · tor · ee.
Is hortatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːtətəri/ (HAW-tuh-tuh-ree).