How to pronounce adamantly
Say it like AD-uh-munt-lee. Adamantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- munt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adamantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep 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 adamantly
American and British speakers say adamantly in essentially the same way: /ˈædəməntli/ in the US and /ˈædəməntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uh-munt-lee.
What does adamantly mean?
- In an immovable or inflexible manner.“She is adamantly denying the allegations.”
Where does adamantly come from?
From adamant + -ly.
Questions about saying adamantly
How do you pronounce adamantly?
Say AD-uh-munt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəməntli/. In British English it is /ˈædəməntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adamantly?
Adamantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · munt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say adamantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəməntli/ and the British form is /ˈædəməntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.