How to pronounce justificatory
Say it like juh-STIF-uh-kuh-tor-ee. Justificatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIF).
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- juh
- STIF
- uh
- kuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Justificatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep 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 justificatory
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: JUHS-tih-fuh-kay-tuh-ree.
What does justificatory mean?
- Providing or related to justification; justificational.
Questions about saying justificatory
How do you pronounce justificatory?
Say juh-STIF-uh-kuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈstɪfəkəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌstɪfəˌkeɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in justificatory?
Justificatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIF). Broken into parts: juh · STIF · uh · kuh · tor · ee.
Is justificatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdʒʌstɪfəˌkeɪtəri/ (JUHS-tih-fuh-kay-tuh-ree).