How to pronounce Voluntary in English

Voluntary is pronounced VOL-ən-ter-ee (IPA /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/). Stress 'VOL' at the start — 'VOL-un-ter-ee'.

IPA: /ˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

Syllables: VOL · ən · ter · ee

Common ESL mistake: Learners stress the middle saying 'vol-UN-tary'.

Tip: Stress 'VOL' at the start — 'VOL-un-ter-ee'.

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