How to pronounce accusingly
Say it like uh-KYOO-zing-lee. Accusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- zing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusingly 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep 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 accusingly
American and British speakers say accusingly in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuzɪŋli/ in the US and /əˈkjuːzɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-zing-lee.
What does accusingly mean?
- In an accusing manner.“She looked at him accusingly after the vase broke.”
Where does accusingly come from?
From accusing + -ly.
Words that rhyme with accusingly
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Questions about saying accusingly
How do you pronounce accusingly?
Say uh-KYOO-zing-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːzɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusingly?
Accusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · zing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say accusingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuzɪŋli/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːzɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.