How to pronounce peremptorily
Say it like puh-REMP-tuh-ruh-lee. Peremptorily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REMP).
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- puh
- REMP
- tuh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peremptorily 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.
- REMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of peremptorily
American and British speakers say peremptorily in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɛmptərəli/ in the US and /pəˈrɛmptərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REMP-tuh-ruh-lee.
What does peremptorily mean?
- In a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.“He was peremptorily summoned to see the commanding officer.”
Where does peremptorily come from?
From peremptory + -ly.
Questions about saying peremptorily
How do you pronounce peremptorily?
Say puh-REMP-tuh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɛmptərəli/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛmptərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peremptorily?
Peremptorily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REMP). Broken into parts: puh · REMP · tuh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say peremptorily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɛmptərəli/ and the British form is /pəˈrɛmptərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.