How to pronounce collectively
Say it like kuh-LEK-tiv-lee. Collectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectively 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of collectively
American and British speakers say collectively in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktɪvli/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tiv-lee.
What does collectively mean?
- in conjunction with; combined“our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage”“we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together”
Where does collectively come from?
From collective + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with collectively
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Questions about saying collectively
How do you pronounce collectively?
Say kuh-LEK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktɪvli/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectively?
Collectively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say collectively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktɪvli/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.