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