How to pronounce sternutatory
Say it like stur-NOO-tuh-tor-ee. Sternutatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- stur
- NOO
- tuh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sternutatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sturKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 sternutatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: stur-NYOO-tuh-taw-ree.
What does sternutatory mean?
- That causes or induces sneezing; sternutative.
- Any substance that causes sneezing; a sternutator
Where does sternutatory come from?
From Latin sternūtātōrius, from sternuō (“sneeze”).
Questions about saying sternutatory
How do you pronounce sternutatory?
Say stur-NOO-tuh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /stɝˈnutəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /stɜːˈnjuːtəˌtɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sternutatory?
Sternutatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: stur · NOO · tuh · tor · ee.
Is sternutatory 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 /stɜːˈnjuːtəˌtɔːri/ (stur-NYOO-tuh-taw-ree).