How to pronounce placatory
Say it like pluh-KAY-tuh-ree. Placatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- pluh
- KAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay 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 placatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluh-KAY-tuh-ree.
What does placatory mean?
- That placates; pacifying.
Questions about saying placatory
How do you pronounce placatory?
Say pluh-KAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /pləˈkeɪtəri/. In British English it is /pləˈkeɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placatory?
Placatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: pluh · KAY · tuh · ree.
Is placatory 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 /pləˈkeɪtəri/ (pluh-KAY-tuh-ree).