How to pronounce attractively
Say it like uh-TRAK-tiv-lee. Attractively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- uh
- TRAK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attractively 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 attractively
American and British speakers say attractively in essentially the same way: /əˈtræktɪvli/ in the US and /əˈtræktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TRAK-tiv-lee.
What does attractively mean?
- In an attractive manner; with the power of attracting or drawing to.
Where does attractively come from?
From attractive + -ly.
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Questions about saying attractively
How do you pronounce attractively?
Say uh-TRAK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈtræktɪvli/. In British English it is /əˈtræktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attractively?
Attractively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: uh · TRAK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say attractively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtræktɪvli/ and the British form is /əˈtræktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.