How to pronounce sartorial
Say it like sar-TOR-ee-ul. Sartorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- sar
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sartorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sartorial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sah-TAW-ree-ul.
What does sartorial mean?
- Of or relating to the tailoring of clothing.
- Of or relating to the quality of dress.“In his smart suit, Jacob was by far the most sartorial of our party.”
- Of or relating to the sartorius muscle.
Where does sartorial come from?
From New Latin sartorius (“pertaining to a tailor”), from Late Latin sartor (“tailor”), from Latin sarcire (“to patch, mend”) + -ial.
Words that rhyme with sartorial
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Questions about saying sartorial
How do you pronounce sartorial?
Say sar-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈtɔriəl/. In British English it is /sɑːˈtɔːriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sartorial?
Sartorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: sar · TOR · ee · ul.
Is sartorial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈtɔːriəl/ (sah-TAW-ree-ul).