How to pronounce pecuniary
Say it like puh-KYOO-nee-er-ee. Pecuniary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/pəˈkjuniˌɛri/puh-KYOO-nee-er-ee
UK British/pɪˈkjuːnjəri/pih-KYOO-nyuh-ree
- puh
- KYOO
- nee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecuniary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 pecuniary
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: pih-KYOO-nyuh-ree.
What does pecuniary mean?
adjective
- Of, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.
Where does pecuniary come from?
From Latin pecūniārius, from pecūnia (“money”), itself from pecū (“cattle”) and thus related to fee.
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Questions about saying pecuniary
How do you pronounce pecuniary?
Say puh-KYOO-nee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈkjuniˌɛri/. In British English it is /pɪˈkjuːnjəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pecuniary?
Pecuniary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: puh · KYOO · nee · er · ee.
Is pecuniary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /pɪˈkjuːnjəri/ (pih-KYOO-nyuh-ree).