How to pronounce adjectivally
Say it like aj-ek-TY-vuh-lee. Adjectivally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- aj
- ek
- TY
- vuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjectivally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep 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 adjectivally
American and British speakers say adjectivally in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/ in the US and /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-ek-TY-vuh-lee.
What does adjectivally mean?
- As, or in the manner of, an adjective.
Where does adjectivally come from?
From adjectival + -ly.
Questions about saying adjectivally
How do you pronounce adjectivally?
Say aj-ek-TY-vuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/. In British English it is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjectivally?
Adjectivally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: aj · ek · TY · vuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say adjectivally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/ and the British form is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.