How to pronounce brilliantly
Say it like BRIL-yunt-lee. Brilliantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIL).
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- BRIL
- yunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brilliantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuntKeep 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 brilliantly
American and British speakers say brilliantly in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪljəntli/ in the US and /ˈbrɪljəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIL-yunt-lee.
What does brilliantly mean?
- In a brilliant manner; with brilliance.
Where does brilliantly come from?
From brilliant + -ly.
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Questions about saying brilliantly
How do you pronounce brilliantly?
Say BRIL-yunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪljəntli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪljəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brilliantly?
Brilliantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIL). Broken into parts: BRIL · yunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say brilliantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪljəntli/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪljəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.