How to pronounce plenary
Say it like PLEN-uh-ree. Plenary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN).
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- PLEN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plenary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 plenary
American and British speakers say plenary in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛnəri/ in the US and /ˈpliːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEE-nuh-ree.
Other ways to say plenary
Plenary also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PLEE-nuh-ree /ˈplinəri/
What does plenary mean?
- Fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance.
- Complete; full; entire; absolute.
- A plenary session.“After lunch, we will all be in the main auditorium listening to the plenary.”
- Part of a lesson, usually at or towards the end, designed to review or evaluate the learning that has taken place.
Where does plenary come from?
From Middle English plenarie, plenarye, from Late Latin plēnārius, from Latin plēnus (“full”).
Questions about saying plenary
How do you pronounce plenary?
Say PLEN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛnəri/. In British English it is /ˈpliːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plenary?
Plenary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN). Broken into parts: PLEN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say plenary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛnəri/ and the British form is /ˈpliːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.