How to pronounce salutatory
Say it like suh-LOO-tuh-tor-ee. Salutatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- suh
- LOO
- tuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salutatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 salutatory
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LYOO-tuh-tur-ree.
What does salutatory mean?
- Characteristic of or relating to a salutation or greeting.“a salutatory oration”
- A greeting; an address, speech or article of greeting; the first editorial by the new editor of a newspaper or periodical; an introduction or preface.“She was chosen to deliver the salutatory at the commencement ceremony.”
Where does salutatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin salūtātōrius.
Questions about saying salutatory
How do you pronounce salutatory?
Say suh-LOO-tuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlutəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /səˈljuːtəˌtɜːriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salutatory?
Salutatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: suh · LOO · tuh · tor · ee.
Is salutatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /səˈljuːtəˌtɜːriː/ (suh-LYOO-tuh-tur-ree).