How to pronounce sedimentary
Say it like sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree. Sedimentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- sed
- uh
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedimentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 sedimentary
American and British speakers say sedimentary in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/ in the US and /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does sedimentary mean?
- Made by the deposition and compression of small particles.
- A rock of this kind.
Where does sedimentary come from?
From sediment + -ary.
Words that rhyme with sedimentary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sedimentary.
Questions about saying sedimentary
How do you pronounce sedimentary?
Say sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedimentary?
Sedimentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: sed · uh · MEN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say sedimentary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/ and the British form is /ˌsɛdəˈmɛntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.