How to Pronounce Congratulatory

To pronounce "congratulatory", say CONGR-at-ul-at-ory — 5 syllables, IPA /kɒŋˌɡɹætʃuːˈleɪtəɹiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/kɒŋˌɡɹætʃuːˈleɪtəɹiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “congratulatory”

"congratulatory" has 5 syllables: congr-at-ul-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does congratulatory mean?

adjective

  1. Serving to congratulate.

Synonyms

congratulationalcongratulationary

Words that rhyme with congratulatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

gratulatoryfelicitouscongratscongratulationcongratulationscongratulantcommemorativecondolatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "congratulatory"?▾

"Congratulatory" has 5 syllables: congr · at · ul · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "congratulatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "congratulatory" is /kɒŋˌɡɹætʃuːˈleɪtəɹiː/.

What does "congratulatory" mean?▾

Congratulatory: Serving to congratulate.

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