How to pronounce astutely
Say it like uh-STOOT-lee. Astutely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOOT).
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- uh
- STOOT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astutely 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.
- STOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of astutely
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-STYOOT-lee.
What does astutely mean?
- In an astute manner.
Where does astutely come from?
From astute + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with astutely
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Questions about saying astutely
How do you pronounce astutely?
Say uh-STOOT-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈstutli/. In British English it is /əˈstjuːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astutely?
Astutely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOOT). Broken into parts: uh · STOOT · lee.
Is astutely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈstjuːtli/ (uh-STYOOT-lee).