How to Pronounce "declaratory"
word
dɪˈkɫɛɹəˌtɔɹi
di-KLAIR-uh-tor-ee
dɪklˈæɹətəɹˌi
di-KLARR-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Describing something that makes a statement or announces a fact, often used for official, legal, or formal purposes such as a declaratory law or declaratory statement.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈkɫɛɹəˌtɔɹi
British English
dɪklˈæɹətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-KLAIR-uh-tor-ee
UK
di-KLARR-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The court made a declaratory judgment about the law.
A declaratory statement just announces something without action.
Parliament passed a declaratory law to clarify rights.
Their demand was more declaratory than practical—it just stated their position.