How to pronounce statutory
Say it like STACH-uh-tor-ee. Statutory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH).
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- STACH
- uh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statutory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STACHSay 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 statutory
American and British speakers say statutory in essentially the same way: /ˈstætʃəˌtɔri/ in the US and /ˈstætʃʊtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: STACH-uu-tuh-ree.
What does statutory mean?
- relating to or created by statutes“statutory matters”“statutory law”
- prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute“statutory restrictions”“a statutory age limit”
Where does statutory come from?
From statute + -ory.
Questions about saying statutory
How do you pronounce statutory?
Say STACH-uh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstætʃəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈstætʃʊtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statutory?
Statutory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STACH). Broken into parts: STACH · uh · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say statutory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstætʃəˌtɔri/ and the British form is /ˈstætʃʊtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.