How to pronounce sussultatory
Say it like sus-ul-TAY-tuh-ree. Sussultatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- sus
- ul
- TAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sussultatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 sussultatory
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sus-ul-TAY-tuh-ree.
What does sussultatory mean?
- Characterised by up-and-down oscillations of large amplitude, usually with reference to earthquakes.
Where does sussultatory come from?
From Italian sussultare (“jump up”).
Questions about saying sussultatory
How do you pronounce sussultatory?
Say sus-ul-TAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /sʌsəlˈteɪtəri/. In British English it is /sʌsəlˈteɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sussultatory?
Sussultatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: sus · ul · TAY · tuh · ree.
Is sussultatory 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 /sʌsəlˈteɪtəri/ (sus-ul-TAY-tuh-ree).