How to pronounce masticatory
Say it like ma-STIK-uh-tor-ee. Masticatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK).
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- ma
- STIK
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masticatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- maKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- STIKSay 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.
- 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 masticatory
American and British speakers say masticatory in essentially the same way: /mæˈstɪkəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˌmæˈstɪkeɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: mas-TIK-ay-tuh-ree.
What does masticatory mean?
- Something chewed, originally as a medicine, now typically for pleasure or to increase the flow of saliva.
- Of, or relating to mastication.
- Used for chewing.
Questions about saying masticatory
How do you pronounce masticatory?
Say ma-STIK-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /mæˈstɪkəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˌmæˈstɪkeɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masticatory?
Masticatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIK). Broken into parts: ma · STIK · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say masticatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæˈstɪkəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˌmæˈstɪkeɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.