How to pronounce vulnerary
Say it like VUHL-ner-er-ee. Vulnerary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL).
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- VUHL
- ner
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulnerary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vulnerary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUHL-nuh-ruh-ree.
What does vulnerary mean?
- Useful or used for healing wounds; curative, healing.
- A healing drug or other agent used in healing and treating wounds.
Where does vulnerary come from?
From Latin vulnerārius, from vulnus (“wound”).
Questions about saying vulnerary
How do you pronounce vulnerary?
Say VUHL-ner-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʌlnɚɛri/. In British English it is /ˈvʌlnərəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulnerary?
Vulnerary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUHL). Broken into parts: VUHL · ner · er · ee.
Is vulnerary 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 /ˈvʌlnərəri/ (VUHL-nuh-ruh-ree).