How to pronounce awesomely
Say it like AW-sum-lee. Awesomely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- sum
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awesomely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sumKeep 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 awesomely
American and British speakers say awesomely in essentially the same way: /ˈɔsəmli/ in the US and /ˈɔːsəmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-sum-lee.
What does awesomely mean?
- In a manner inspiring awe.
- To a very great extent; hugely.
- In a cool or excellent manner.
Where does awesomely come from?
From awesome + -ly.
Questions about saying awesomely
How do you pronounce awesomely?
Say AW-sum-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔsəmli/. In British English it is /ˈɔːsəmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awesomely?
Awesomely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · sum · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say awesomely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔsəmli/ and the British form is /ˈɔːsəmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.