How to pronounce actionee
Say it like ak-shuh-NEE. Actionee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- ak
- shuh
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actionee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of actionee
American and British speakers say actionee in essentially the same way: /ækʃəˈni/ in the US and /ækʃəˈniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-shuh-NEE.
What does actionee mean?
- The recipient of an action item; the person assigned responsibility for a specific task or issue.
Where does actionee come from?
From action + -ee.
Words that rhyme with actionee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of actionee.
Questions about saying actionee
How do you pronounce actionee?
Say ak-shuh-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ækʃəˈni/. In British English it is /ækʃəˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actionee?
Actionee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: ak · shuh · NEE.
Do Americans and Brits say actionee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækʃəˈni/ and the British form is /ækʃəˈniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.