How to pronounce sagittary
Say it like SAJ-ih-tuh-ree. Sagittary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAJ).
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- SAJ
- ih
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sagittary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 sagittary
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAJ-ih-tuh-ree.
What does sagittary mean?
- A mythical compound creature, resembling a centaur (half-human, half-horse) or a half-human, half-lion, often armed with a bow and arrows.
Where does sagittary come from?
From Latin sagittarius, from sagitta (“arrow”).
Questions about saying sagittary
How do you pronounce sagittary?
Say SAJ-ih-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædʒɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˈsædʒɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sagittary?
Sagittary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAJ). Broken into parts: SAJ · ih · tuh · ree.
Is sagittary 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 /ˈsædʒɪtəri/ (SAJ-ih-tuh-ree).