How to pronounce preceptory
Say it like prih-SEP-tuh-ree. Preceptory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- prih
- SEP
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preceptory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEPSay 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preceptory
American and British speakers say preceptory in essentially the same way: /prɪˈsɛptəri/ in the US and /prɪˈsɛptəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SEP-tuh-ree.
What does preceptory mean?
- A community of the Knights Templar, or the physical buildings or estate of such a community.
- preceptive
Where does preceptory come from?
From Medieval Latin praeceptoria, noun use of the feminine of praeceptorius (“commanding”), ultimately from praeceptor + -ius.
Questions about saying preceptory
How do you pronounce preceptory?
Say prih-SEP-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɛptəri/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɛptəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preceptory?
Preceptory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: prih · SEP · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say preceptory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈsɛptəri/ and the British form is /prɪˈsɛptəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.