How to pronounce alarmingly
Say it like uh-LAR-ming-lee. Alarmingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- uh
- LAR
- ming
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alarmingly 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.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep 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 alarmingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LAH-ming-lee.
What does alarmingly mean?
- In an alarming way, frighteningly.“He sneezed alarmingly.”
- Causing fear or concern.“Alarmingly, he went into a severe sneezing fit.”
- To an extent that causes alarm.“He went into an alarmingly severe sneezing fit.”
Where does alarmingly come from?
From alarming + -ly.
Words that rhyme with alarmingly
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Questions about saying alarmingly
How do you pronounce alarmingly?
Say uh-LAR-ming-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑrmɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈlɑːmɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alarmingly?
Alarmingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: uh · LAR · ming · lee.
Is alarmingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈlɑːmɪŋli/ (uh-LAH-ming-lee).