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How to pronounce statutory

statutory
/ˈstætʃətɔːri/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Statutory, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/tʃ/as in chairOne sound: “t” released straight into “sh”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɔː/as in thoughtA long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce statutory?

Statutory is pronounced /ˈstætʃətɔːri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in statutory?

Statutory has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in statutory?

The first syllable: /ˈstætʃətɔːri/.

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