How to pronounce septenary
Say it like sep-TEE-nuh-ree. Septenary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- sep
- TEE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septenary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep 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 septenary
American and British speakers say septenary in essentially the same way: /sɛpˈtinəri/ in the US and /sɛpˈtiːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: sep-TEE-nuh-ree.
What does septenary mean?
- Consisting of or containing seven.
- Of seventh rank or order.
- Lasting seven years; continuing seven years.
- A group of seven things.
- A period of seven years.
- The seven notes of the diatonic scale.
Where does septenary come from?
From Middle English septenarie, septenary, from Classical Latin septēnārius (“consisting of seven each”), from septēnus (“seven each; seven at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary).
Words that rhyme with septenary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of septenary.
Questions about saying septenary
How do you pronounce septenary?
Say sep-TEE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /sɛpˈtinəri/. In British English it is /sɛpˈtiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septenary?
Septenary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: sep · TEE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say septenary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛpˈtinəri/ and the British form is /sɛpˈtiːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.