How to pronounce stertorously
Say it like STUR-ter-uh-slee. Stertorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- ter
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stertorously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stertorously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STUH-tuh-ruh-slee.
What does stertorously mean?
- With heavy breathing, as if snoring; in a stertorous manner.
Where does stertorously come from?
From stertorous + -ly.
Questions about saying stertorously
How do you pronounce stertorously?
Say STUR-ter-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝtɚəsli/. In British English it is /ˈstətərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stertorously?
Stertorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · ter · uh · slee.
Is stertorously 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 /ˈstətərəsli/ (STUH-tuh-ruh-slee).