How to pronounce minatory
Say it like MIN-uh-toh-ree. Minatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- toh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIN-uh-taw-ree.
What does minatory mean?
- Threatening, menacing.
Where does minatory come from?
Borrowed from Middle French minatoire, from Late Latin minātōrius.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying minatory
How do you pronounce minatory?
Say MIN-uh-toh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnətoʊri/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnətɔːriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minatory?
Minatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · toh · ree.
Is minatory 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 /ˈmɪnətɔːriː/ (MIN-uh-taw-ree).