How to pronounce nugatory
Say it like NOO-gah-tor-ee. Nugatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnuɡɑˌtɔri/NOO-gah-tor-ee
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- NOO
- gah
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nugatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
What does nugatory mean?
adjective
- Trivial, trifling or of little importance.
- Ineffective, invalid or futile.
- Having no force, inoperative, ineffectual.
Where does nugatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin nūgātōrius, from nūgātor m (“jester”) + -ius (“suffix forming adjectives”).
Questions about saying nugatory
How do you pronounce nugatory?
Say NOO-gah-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuɡɑˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nugatory?
Nugatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · gah · tor · ee.