How to pronounce natatory
Say it like nuh-TAY-tuh-ree. Natatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- nuh
- TAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of natatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-TAY-tuh-ree.
What does natatory mean?
- of, or relating to, swimming
Where does natatory come from?
From Latin natare.
Questions about saying natatory
How do you pronounce natatory?
Say nuh-TAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /nəˈteɪtəri/. In British English it is /nəˈteɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natatory?
Natatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: nuh · TAY · tuh · ree.
Is natatory 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 /nəˈteɪtəri/ (nuh-TAY-tuh-ree).