How to pronounce migratory
Say it like MY-gruh-tor-ee. Migratory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- gruh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Migratory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gruhKeep 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 migratory
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: my-GRAY-tuh-ree.
What does migratory mean?
- Migrating.
- Roving; wandering; nomadic.“migratory habits; a migratory life”
Where does migratory come from?
Borrowed from Latin migrātōrius or migrate + -ory.
Questions about saying migratory
How do you pronounce migratory?
Say MY-gruh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪɡrəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪˈɡreɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in migratory?
Migratory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · gruh · tor · ee.
Is migratory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌmaɪˈɡreɪtəri/ (my-GRAY-tuh-ree).