Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deglutitory

/diːˌɡluːˈtɪʃəɹi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: deg-lu-ti-to-ry
IPA: /diːˌɡluːˈtɪʃəɹi/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Serving for, or aiding in, deglutition (swallowing).

Example Sentences

"Thus, hemiplegic patients are hemiplegic in deglutitory movements also and are ready to misswallow."

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /diːˌɡluːˈtɪʃəɹi/

Questions

How do you pronounce deglutitory?: The recorded pronunciation is /diːˌɡluːˈtɪʃəɹi/.
What does deglutitory mean?: Serving for, or aiding in, deglutition (swallowing).

How to pronounce deglutitory

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