How to pronounce sanatory
Say it like SAN-uh-tor-ee. Sanatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
- SAN
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 sanatory
American and British speakers say sanatory in essentially the same way: /ˈsænəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈsænətəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAN-uh-tuh-ree.
What does sanatory mean?
- producing health; healing or curative
Where does sanatory come from?
From Late Latin sānātōrius.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sanative
Words that rhyme with sanatory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sanatory.
Questions about saying sanatory
How do you pronounce sanatory?
Say SAN-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsænəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈsænətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanatory?
Sanatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sanatory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsænəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈsænətəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.