How to pronounce actively
Say it like AK-tiv-lee. Actively has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tivKeep 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 actively
American and British speakers say actively in essentially the same way: /ˈæktɪvli/ in the US and /ˈæktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-tiv-lee.
What does actively mean?
- in an active manner“he participated actively in the war”
Where does actively come from?
From late Middle English actyvely; equivalent to active + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying actively
How do you pronounce actively?
Say AK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæktɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈæktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actively?
Actively has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say actively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæktɪvli/ and the British form is /ˈæktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.