How to pronounce articulately
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-lut-lee. Articulately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- lut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articulately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep 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 articulately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIK-yuh-lut-lee.
What does articulately mean?
- In an articulate manner.
Where does articulately come from?
From articulate + -ly.
Questions about saying articulately
How do you pronounce articulately?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-lut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjələtli/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjələtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articulately?
Articulately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · lut · lee.
Is articulately 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 /ɑːˈtɪkjələtli/ (ah-TIK-yuh-lut-lee).