How to pronounce abashedly
Say it like uh-BASH-id-lee. Abashedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH).
- uh
- BASH
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abashedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abashedly
American and British speakers say abashedly in essentially the same way: /əˈbæʃɪdli/ in the US and /əˈbæʃɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BASH-id-lee.
What does abashedly mean?
- In an abashed manner.
Where does abashedly come from?
From abashed + -ly.
Questions about saying abashedly
How do you pronounce abashedly?
Say uh-BASH-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbæʃɪdli/. In British English it is /əˈbæʃɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abashedly?
Abashedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BASH). Broken into parts: uh · BASH · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abashedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbæʃɪdli/ and the British form is /əˈbæʃɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.