How to pronounce blatantly
Say it like BLAY-tunt-lee. Blatantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blatantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuntKeep 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 blatantly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLAY-tunt-lee.
What does blatantly mean?
- In a blatant manner; so as to be highly visible or obvious.“Although he was blatantly on drugs, the crowd still cheered him.”
Where does blatantly come from?
From blatant + -ly.
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Questions about saying blatantly
How do you pronounce blatantly?
Say BLAY-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪtəntli/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blatantly?
Blatantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · tunt · lee.
Is blatantly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbleɪtəntli/ (BLAY-tunt-lee).