How Do You Spell EMENDATORY?

Pronunciation: [ɪmˈɛndətəɹˌi] (IPA)

The word "emendatory" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ɪˈmɛndətɔri/. This term refers to something that serves to make corrections or improvements to a written work, such as an emendation. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the stressed syllable with a short "e" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "o" sound and a strong emphasis on the "r". Overall, the spelling of "emendatory" accurately reflects its pronunciation.

EMENDATORY Meaning and Definition

1. Contributing to emendation.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EMENDATORY

• dmendatory
• rmendatory
• 4mendatory
• 3mendatory
• enendatory
• ekendatory
• ejendatory
• emwndatory
• emsndatory
• emdndatory
• emrndatory
• em4ndatory
• em3ndatory
• emebdatory
• ememdatory
• emejdatory
• emehdatory
• emensatory
• emenxatory

Etymology of EMENDATORY

The word "emendatory" is derived from the Latin term "emendare", which means "to correct" or "to remove faults". It is formed by combining the prefix "e-" (which signifies "out" or "fully") and "mendare" (meaning "to improve" or "to heal"). "Emendatory" originally referred to something that was intended to make corrections or improvements, particularly in literary or written works.

Similar spelling words for EMENDATORY

• amendatory,
• Emendator.