How to pronounce abysmally
Say it like uh-BIZ-muh-lee. Abysmally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ).
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- uh
- BIZ
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abysmally 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.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abysmally
American and British speakers say abysmally in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪzməli/ in the US and /əˈbɪzməli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIZ-muh-lee.
What does abysmally mean?
- Very; incredibly; profoundly; to an extreme degree; dreadfully.
Where does abysmally come from?
From abysmal + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with abysmally
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Questions about saying abysmally
How do you pronounce abysmally?
Say uh-BIZ-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪzməli/. In British English it is /əˈbɪzməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abysmally?
Abysmally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIZ). Broken into parts: uh · BIZ · muh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say abysmally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪzməli/ and the British form is /əˈbɪzməli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.