How to pronounce preambulatory
Say it like pree-AM-byuu-luh-tor-ee. Preambulatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM).
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- pree
- AM
- byuu
- luh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preambulatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. 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 preambulatory
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: pree-AM-byuu-luh-tree.
What does preambulatory mean?
- Preceding; acting as a preamble; introductory.
Questions about saying preambulatory
How do you pronounce preambulatory?
Say pree-AM-byuu-luh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /priˈæmbjʊləˌtɔri/. In British English it is /priːˈæmbjʊlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preambulatory?
Preambulatory has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AM). Broken into parts: pree · AM · byuu · luh · tor · ee.
Is preambulatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /priːˈæmbjʊlətri/ (pree-AM-byuu-luh-tree).