How to pronounce lachrymatory
Say it like LAK-rih-muh-tuh-ree. Lachrymatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- rih
- muh
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lachrymatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 lachrymatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAK-rih-muh-tuh-ree.
What does lachrymatory mean?
- Pertaining to or causing tears.
- A vase supposedly intended to hold tears; formerly used by archaeologists to designate certain urns found in Roman burials.
Where does lachrymatory come from?
From Latin lachrymātōrius.
Questions about saying lachrymatory
How do you pronounce lachrymatory?
Say LAK-rih-muh-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækrɪmətəri/. In British English it is /ˈlækrɪmətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lachrymatory?
Lachrymatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · rih · muh · tuh · ree.
Is lachrymatory 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 /ˈlækrɪmətəri/ (LAK-rih-muh-tuh-ree).