How to pronounce ardently
Say it like AR-dunt-lee. Ardently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ardently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duntKeep 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 ardently
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-dunt-lee.
What does ardently mean?
- Fervently.
Where does ardently come from?
From Middle English ardauntly; equivalent to ardent + -ly.
Questions about saying ardently
How do you pronounce ardently?
Say AR-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrdəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ardently?
Ardently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · dunt · lee.
Is ardently 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 /ˈɑːdəntli/ (AH-dunt-lee).