How to Pronounce Respiratory

To pronounce "respiratory", say RESP-ir-at-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

RESP-ir-at-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “respiratory”

"respiratory" has 4 syllables: resp-ir-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with respiratory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

pulmonarylungventilatorcardiopulmonaryventilatoryrespiratorarthritissaliva

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "respiratory"?▾

"Respiratory" has 4 syllables: resp · ir · at · ory.

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