How to Pronounce Cautionary

To pronounce "cautionary", say CAUT-ion-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

CAUT-ion-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “cautionary”

"cautionary" has 3 syllables: caut-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does cautionary mean?

adjective

  1. Serving to caution or warn; admonitory
  2. Serving to ward off; preventive

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Words that rhyme with cautionary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

warningexemplarypreventivedissuasivemonitoryadmonitoryprotectiveprophylactic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cautionary"?▾

"Cautionary" has 3 syllables: caut · ion · ary.

What does "cautionary" mean?▾

Cautionary: Serving to caution or warn; admonitory

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