How to pronounce votary
Say it like VOH-duh-ree. Votary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- duh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Votary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep 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 votary
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-tuh-ree.
What does votary mean?
- Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.
- A person, such as a monk or nun, who lives a religious life according to vows they have made.
- A devotee of a particular religion or cult.
- A devout or zealous worshipper.
Where does votary come from?
From Latin votus, past participle of vovere (“to vow, to devote”).
Questions about saying votary
How do you pronounce votary?
Say VOH-duh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊdəri/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in votary?
Votary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · duh · ree.
Is votary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊtəri/ (VOH-tuh-ree).