How to pronounce scortatory
Say it like skaw-TAY-tuh-ree. Scortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- skaw
- TAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scortatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 scortatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skaw-TAY-tuh-ree.
What does scortatory mean?
- Pertaining to scortation; fornicatory, lewd.
Where does scortatory come from?
Borrowed from Latin scortātōrius, from scortātor.
Questions about saying scortatory
How do you pronounce scortatory?
Say skaw-TAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /skɔˈteɪtəri/. In British English it is /skɔːˈteɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scortatory?
Scortatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: skaw · TAY · tuh · ree.
Is scortatory 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 /skɔːˈteɪtəri/ (skaw-TAY-tuh-ree).