How to pronounce acutely
Say it like uh-KYOOT-lee. Acutely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOT).
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- uh
- KYOOT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acutely 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.
- KYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acutely
American and British speakers say acutely in essentially the same way: /əˈkjutli/ in the US and /əˈkjuːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOOT-lee.
What does acutely mean?
- In an acute manner“I minored in physics at university, so am acutely aware of atomic structure.”
Where does acutely come from?
From acute + -ly.
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Questions about saying acutely
How do you pronounce acutely?
Say uh-KYOOT-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjutli/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acutely?
Acutely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOT). Broken into parts: uh · KYOOT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say acutely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjutli/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.