How to pronounce vitellary
Say it like vih-TEL-uh-ree. Vitellary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- vih
- TEL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitellary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 vitellary
American and British speakers say vitellary in essentially the same way: /vɪˈtɛləri/ in the US and /vɪˈtɛləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-TEL-uh-ree.
What does vitellary mean?
- Vitelline.
- A cluster of undeveloped eggs within the ovary of a female bird.
- The vitelline gland; a gland that produces yolk in some worms.
Where does vitellary come from?
From Latin vitellus (“a little calf, the yolk of an egg”) + -ary.
Words that rhyme with vitellary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vitellary.
Questions about saying vitellary
How do you pronounce vitellary?
Say vih-TEL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈtɛləri/. In British English it is /vɪˈtɛləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitellary?
Vitellary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: vih · TEL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say vitellary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈtɛləri/ and the British form is /vɪˈtɛləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.