How to pronounce sultry
Say it like SUHL-tree. Sultry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sultry. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHL
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sultry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sultry
American and British speakers say sultry in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌltri/ in the US and /ˈsʌltri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-tree.
What does sultry mean?
- Hot and humid; sweltering.
- Emitting great heat.
- Sexually enthralling.
Where does sultry come from?
From sulter (“verb (obsolete), a variant of swelter”) + -y; compare sweltry.
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Questions about saying sultry
How do you pronounce sultry?
Say SUHL-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌltri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌltri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sultry?
Sultry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say sultry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌltri/ and the British form is /ˈsʌltri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.