How to pronounce pellitory
Say it like PEL-ih-tor-ee. Pellitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- ih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pellitory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pellitory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEL-ih-tuh-ree.
What does pellitory mean?
- Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).
- Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
- Parietaria debilis.
- Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.
Where does pellitory come from?
Probably a variant form of parietary with dissimilation of the first /r/ to /l/.
Questions about saying pellitory
How do you pronounce pellitory?
Say PEL-ih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛlɪtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pellitory?
Pellitory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · ih · tor · ee.
Is pellitory 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 /ˈpɛlɪtəri/ (PEL-ih-tuh-ree).