How to pronounce introductory
Say it like in-truh-DUHK-tuh-ree. Introductory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK).
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- in
- truh
- DUHK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introductory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of introductory
American and British speakers say introductory in essentially the same way: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ in the US and /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-truh-DUHK-tuh-ree.
What does introductory mean?
- serving to open or begin“began the slide show with some introductory remarks”
- serving as a base or starting point“a basic course in Russian”“basic training for raw recruits”
- serving as an introduction or preface
Where does introductory come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin intrōductōrius, from Latin intrōductus.
Questions about saying introductory
How do you pronounce introductory?
Say in-truh-DUHK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introductory?
Introductory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUHK). Broken into parts: in · truh · DUHK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say introductory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ and the British form is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.