How to pronounce testamentary
Say it like tes-tuh-MEN-tuh-ree. Testamentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- tes
- tuh
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testamentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 testamentary
American and British speakers say testamentary in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/ in the US and /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: tes-tuh-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does testamentary mean?
- of or pertaining to a will or testament
Where does testamentary come from?
From Middle English testamentarie, from Anglo-Norman testamentarie and Latin testāmentārius (“of or belonging to wills”).
Words that rhyme with testamentary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of testamentary.
Questions about saying testamentary
How do you pronounce testamentary?
Say tes-tuh-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testamentary?
Testamentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: tes · tuh · MEN · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say testamentary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/ and the British form is /ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.