How to pronounce sublimatory
Say it like suhb-lih-MAY-tuh-ree. Sublimatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
- suhb
- lih
- MAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublimatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 sublimatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suhb-lih-MAY-tuh-ree.
What does sublimatory mean?
- A vessel or device used for sublimation.
- Used for sublimation.
Where does sublimatory come from?
From Middle English sublymatories pl, from Medieval Latin sublīmātōrium, from Latin sublīmātus (see sublime) + -ōrium.
Questions about saying sublimatory
How do you pronounce sublimatory?
Say suhb-lih-MAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublimatory?
Sublimatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: suhb · lih · MAY · tuh · ree.
Is sublimatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪtəri/ (suhb-lih-MAY-tuh-ree).