How to Pronounce Ambulatory

To pronounce "ambulatory", say AMB-ul-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ambulatory”

"ambulatory" has 4 syllables: amb-ul-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does ambulatory mean?

noun

  1. The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.
  2. Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or adapted to walking

    “ambulatory exercise”

  2. Able to walk about and not bedridden.

    “an ambulatory patient”

Words that rhyme with ambulatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatoryinventory

Related words

ambulantmobilemobilitywalk-inout-patientambulancedaydaytime

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ambulatory"?▾

"Ambulatory" has 4 syllables: amb · ul · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "ambulatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ambulatory" is /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/.

What does "ambulatory" mean?▾

Ambulatory: The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.

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