How to pronounce attentively
Say it like uh-TEN-tiv-lee. Attentively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- uh
- TEN
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attentively 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep 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 attentively
American and British speakers say attentively in essentially the same way: /əˈtɛntɪvli/ in the US and /əˈtɛntɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TEN-tiv-lee.
What does attentively mean?
- In an attentive manner.
Where does attentively come from?
From Middle English attentifly, attentifli, equivalent to attentive + -ly.
Questions about saying attentively
How do you pronounce attentively?
Say uh-TEN-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɛntɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈtɛntɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attentively?
Attentively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: uh · TEN · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say attentively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɛntɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈtɛntɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.