How to pronounce precatory
Say it like PREK-uh-tor-ee. Precatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREK).
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- PREK
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREKSay 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.
- 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 precatory
American and British speakers say precatory in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛkəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈprɛkətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREK-uh-tuh-ree.
What does precatory mean?
- Expressing a wish.
- Expressing a wish but not creating any legal obligation or duty.“precatory words in a will”
Where does precatory come from?
From Late Latin precatorius, from Latin precari (“to pray”).
Questions about saying precatory
How do you pronounce precatory?
Say PREK-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛkəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈprɛkətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precatory?
Precatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREK). Broken into parts: PREK · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say precatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛkəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈprɛkətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.