How to pronounce collectedly
Say it like kuh-LEK-tud-lee. Collectedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep 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 collectedly
American and British speakers say collectedly in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktədli/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tud-lee.
What does collectedly mean?
- In a collected manner; calmly.
Where does collectedly come from?
From collected + -ly.
Questions about saying collectedly
How do you pronounce collectedly?
Say kuh-LEK-tud-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktədli/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectedly?
Collectedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say collectedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktədli/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.