How to pronounce tutorial
Say it like too-TOR-ee-ul. Tutorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
- too
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tutorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tutorial
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tyoo-TAW-reerl.
What does tutorial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a tutor; belonging to, or exercised by, a tutor.
- A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed or convenience.
- An interactive class taught by a tutor to students at university or college, individually or in small groups.
- A video or text guide or instruction about a specific topic (generally a how-to).
Where does tutorial come from?
The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”).
Words that rhyme with tutorial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tutorial.
Questions about saying tutorial
How do you pronounce tutorial?
Say too-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /tuˈtɔriəl/. In British English it is /tjuːˈtɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tutorial?
Tutorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: too · TOR · ee · ul.
Is tutorial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /tjuːˈtɔːrɪəl/ (tyoo-TAW-reerl).