How to pronounce abusively
Say it like uh-BYOO-siv-lee. Abusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- uh
- BYOO
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusively 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.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep 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 abusively
American and British speakers say abusively in essentially the same way: /əˈbjusɪvli/ in the US and /əˈbjuːsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOO-siv-lee.
What does abusively mean?
- In an abusive manner; rudely; with abusive language.
Where does abusively come from?
From abusive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with abusively
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Questions about saying abusively
How do you pronounce abusively?
Say uh-BYOO-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjusɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusively?
Abusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: uh · BYOO · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abusively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjusɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.