How to pronounce audaciously
Say it like aw-DAY-shuh-slee. Audaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- aw
- DAY
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audaciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of audaciously
American and British speakers say audaciously in essentially the same way: /ɔˈdeɪʃəsli/ in the US and /ɔːˈdeɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-DAY-shuh-slee.
What does audaciously mean?
- In an audacious manner; bravely, daringly, but not foolheartedly.
- In a brazen, forthright manner.
Where does audaciously come from?
From audacious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with audaciously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of audaciously.
Questions about saying audaciously
How do you pronounce audaciously?
Say aw-DAY-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈdeɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ɔːˈdeɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audaciously?
Audaciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: aw · DAY · shuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say audaciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈdeɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /ɔːˈdeɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.