How to pronounce tutelar
Say it like TOO-tuh-ler. Tutelar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- tuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tutelar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tutelar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TYOO-tuh-luh.
What does tutelar mean?
- Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.
- One that is tutelary.
Where does tutelar come from?
From Latin tūtelāris, from tūtēla (“tutelage, guardianship; dependent, client”) + -āris (suffix used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to).
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Questions about saying tutelar
How do you pronounce tutelar?
Say TOO-tuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtutəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːtələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tutelar?
Tutelar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · tuh · ler.
Is tutelar 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 /ˈtjuːtələ/ (TYOO-tuh-luh).