How to pronounce laudatory
Say it like LAW-duh-tor-ee. Laudatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- duh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laudatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep 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 laudatory
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: LAW-duh-tree.
What does laudatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to praise, or the expression of praise.“laudatory verses”
Where does laudatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying laudatory
How do you pronounce laudatory?
Say LAW-duh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔdəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːdətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laudatory?
Laudatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · duh · tor · ee.
Is laudatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈlɔːdətri/ (LAW-duh-tree).