How to pronounce mulctuary
Say it like MUHLK-choo-er-ee. Mulctuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHLK).
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- MUHLK
- choo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mulctuary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mulctuary
American and British speakers say mulctuary in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlktʃuˌɛri/ in the US and /ˈmʌlktʃuəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHLK-choo-uh-ree.
What does mulctuary mean?
- Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or paid as, a fine.
Where does mulctuary come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin mulctuārius + English -ary (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining’ to forming adjectives).
Questions about saying mulctuary
How do you pronounce mulctuary?
Say MUHLK-choo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlktʃuˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlktʃuəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mulctuary?
Mulctuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHLK). Broken into parts: MUHLK · choo · er · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say mulctuary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlktʃuˌɛri/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlktʃuəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.