To pronounce "sanitary", say SAN-it-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SAN-it-ary
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"sanitary" has 3 syllables: san-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sanitary" has 3 syllables: san · it · ary.
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