Proper Pronunciation Guide

sartorial

[sɑ͜ɚ tɔ͜ɚiəɫ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “ar” as the R-Vowel diphthong /ɑ͜ɚ/—like the vowel in the word “car.”
  • Pronounce the second syllable like the word “tore”—the past tense of “tear” [tɛ͜ɚ]—and stress it.
  • Pronounce the letter “i” like the name of the letter “e”—
    /i/—which by itself is the third syllable.
  • Use the consonant glide
    /r/ to link from the second to the third syllable—from /ɔ͜ɚ/ to
    /i/.
  • Use the y-like consonant glide
    /j/ to link from the third to the final syllable—from
    /i/ to [əɫ].

Practice Sentence:

His sartorial efforts were rather disappointing.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Relating to one’s fine sense of style in clothing and tailored dress.

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