How to pronounce ambitiously
Say it like am-BISH-uh-slee. Ambitiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH).
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- am
- BISH
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambitiously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ambitiously
American and British speakers say ambitiously in essentially the same way: /æmˈbɪʃəsli/ in the US and /æmˈbɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-BISH-uh-slee.
What does ambitiously mean?
- In an ambitious manner.
Where does ambitiously come from?
From ambitious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ambitiously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ambitiously.
Questions about saying ambitiously
How do you pronounce ambitiously?
Say am-BISH-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /æmˈbɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /æmˈbɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambitiously?
Ambitiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BISH). Broken into parts: am · BISH · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say ambitiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈbɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /æmˈbɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.