How to pronounce avowedly
Say it like uh-VOW-ud-lee. Avowedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW).
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- uh
- VOW
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avowedly 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.
- VOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- udKeep 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 avowedly
American and British speakers say avowedly in essentially the same way: /əˈvaʊədli/ in the US and /əˈvaʊədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VOW-ud-lee.
What does avowedly mean?
- With open acknowledgment, declaration or verification.
Where does avowedly come from?
From avowed + -ly.
Questions about saying avowedly
How do you pronounce avowedly?
Say uh-VOW-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈvaʊədli/. In British English it is /əˈvaʊədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avowedly?
Avowedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOW). Broken into parts: uh · VOW · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say avowedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvaʊədli/ and the British form is /əˈvaʊədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.