How to pronounce amusingly
Say it like uh-MYOO-zing-lee. Amusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- uh
- MYOO
- zing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amusingly 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep 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 amusingly
American and British speakers say amusingly in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuzɪŋli/ in the US and /əˈmjuːzɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOO-zing-lee.
What does amusingly mean?
- In an amusing manner.
Where does amusingly come from?
From amusing + -ly.
Words that rhyme with amusingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amusingly.
Questions about saying amusingly
How do you pronounce amusingly?
Say uh-MYOO-zing-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuzɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːzɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amusingly?
Amusingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: uh · MYOO · zing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say amusingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuzɪŋli/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːzɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.