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How to pronounce introductory

adjectiveB1
ihntruhDUHKteree

/ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.tɚ.i/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Giving basic information about a subject to people who are learning it for the first time.

What to listen for

“Introductory” is usually pronounced /ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.tɚ.i/. You may also hear /ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.tə.ɹi/.

Usual pronunciation/ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.tɚ.i/
Also heard/ˌɪn.tɹəˈdək.tə.ɹi/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Giving basic information about a subject to people who are learning it for the first time.

This book is an introductory guide to economics.

She signed up for an introductory cooking class.

Common phrases & grammar

introductory course · introductory chapter · introductory remarks · introductory level

introductory + noun

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